Thesaurus results for OMEN

omen

noun

ˈō-mən

as in portent

something believed to be a sign or warning of a future event some people still believe that a black cat crossing your path is a bad omen

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Recent Examples of omen Democrats who focused on household energy costs swept key elections in New Jersey, Virginia and Georgia late last year, a grim omen for incumbent Republicans trying to hold on to a razor-thin margin in the US House of Representatives. —

Josh Saul, Bloomberg, 13 Apr. 2026 Perhaps someday the sound of horseshoes to pavement will serve as some kind of omen to the city’s future residents. —

Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2026 Heck, the decidedly un-fun Rangers were 8-2 to start last year, despite scoring just 33 runs in those first 10 games, which was definitely an omen of things to come. —

Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 31 Mar. 2026 On the other hand, all these omens popping up so early in the season is an indication there are further twists to come. —

Alison Herman, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for omen

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Noun

In 2018, that monopoly was assailed by signs and portents.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
That Mann and his daughter, at a posh Frankfurt hotel party, glimpse so many remnants of the Nazi era — including Erika’s ex-husband, who collaborated with the regime — is another portent of darkness.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 14 May 2026