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noun

Definition of prefiguringnext
as in forerunner
something believed to be a sign or warning of a future event the preaching of John the Baptist is generally regarded by Christians as a prefiguring of the ministry of Jesus

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verb

present participle of prefigure
as in foreshadowing
to give a slight indication of beforehand the first crocus traditionally prefigures the arrival of spring

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prefiguring
  1. forerunner
  2. foreshadowing
  3. precursor
  4. presage
  5. predicting
  6. portent
  7. implying
  8. hint
Noun
  • Embrace change, become a forerunner and refuse to let emotional interference deter productivity.
    Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2024
  • Some Latin American nations are now even forerunners in the global struggle for LGBT equality.
    Omar G. Encarnación, Foreign Affairs, 11 Jan. 2016
Definition of forerunner
Noun
  • Episode writer Zachary Reiter knows exactly how to ham up the calm before the storm, warming us up with sentimental moments (like a mother preparing her son for his first date) and frisky foreshadowing (of course there’s a couple getting it on in the bathroom).
    Laura Bradley, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2024
  • The narrative told in his recent form was the world’s most obvious foreshadowing.
    Gabby Herzig, The Athletic, 14 Apr. 2024
Definition of foreshadowing
Noun
  • The move into Selfridges is a precursor to a broader global expansion effort.
    James Manso, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Macht’s stint is a guest arc and is not a precursor to him potentially joining Suits LA full-time.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of precursor
Noun
  • The New Moon in Virgo, which occurs shortly after Mercury turns direct, presages really big beginnings throughout the zodiac.
    Jennifer Culp, Them, 16 Aug. 2024
  • As the ending of the story perhaps presages, Martha is on the cusp of a change in her life.
    Deborah Treisman, The New Yorker, 28 July 2024
Definition of presage
Verb
  • Further study showed that the computer model was more than 90 percent accurate in predicting how a real fly’s brain would respond.
    Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Economists had been predicting payroll growth of 140-150,000 jobs; instead, payrolls rose by 254,000.
    Harry Holzer, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of predicting
Noun
  • Its peaceful stillness and silence can become desolation, and its beautiful bleakness a portent of doom.
    Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Valya and her sister Tula (Olivia Williams) have high hopes for their new recruit, who Valya is convinced is part of the prophecy, but Sister Kasha, who’s mentored Ynez under Corrino, has been gripped by disturbing portents of things to come.
    Scott Tobias, Vulture, 17 Nov. 2024
Definition of portent
Verb
  • In his upcoming book, Unleashed, Johnson relayed an anecdote implying Netanyahu might have planted a bug in his personal bathroom, the Telegraph reported.
    Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Analysts’ average price target on Best Buy stands at $104, implying just 3% upside.
    Sean Conlon, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of implying
Noun
  • With a taste similar to a mix of strawberry and blueberry with just a hint of almond, they are used for pies, sorbets, jams and more.
    Rachel Ramirez, CNN, 28 Nov. 2024
  • Farrow & Ball’s Skylight adds a subtle hint of color.
    Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of hint
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