Forerunner and Presage

Forerunner

Forerunner noun - One that announces or indicates the later arrival of another.
Usage example: the return of the swallows is traditionally regarded as a forerunner of spring
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Synonyms for Forerunner

Presage is a synonym for forerunner in foresight topic. In some cases you can use "Presage" instead a noun "Forerunner".

Presage

Presage noun - Something believed to be a sign or warning of a future event.
Usage example: the sight of the first robin is always a welcome presage of spring
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Synonyms for Presage

Forerunner is a synonym for presage in foresight topic. Sometimes you can use "Forerunner" instead a noun "Presage".

Nearby Words: presaging, presaged
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