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What is another word for foreshadowing?

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Noun
A sign or symbol of future developments
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“His contention that grammar is the empirical study of prose and poetry ought to be considered a foreshadowing of what would later become common praxis in the field of linguistics.”
Noun
A strong feeling or suspicion that something is about to happen
“Thus, I had a foreshadowing of how the ax would figure in the tale when it was first flung at the trees.”
Noun
An indication of potential or imminent danger
Noun
The anticipation or portrayal of an event before its actual occurrence
Adjective
Acting as a sign or warning of a good or bad event in the future
Verb
Present participle for to presage, or suggest something in advance
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“The lighting and staging of the work foreshadow the tragedy effectively, juxtaposing dark, foreboding scenes with light, flirtatious ones.”
Verb
Present participle for to expect or foresee the future occurrence of something
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Present participle for to occur before an event or time
Verb
Present participle for to be on the verge of transpiring, occurring or happening
Verb
Present participle for to suggest or indicate something indirectly or covertly
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