foretaste

noun

Definition of foretastenext
as in symptom
somewhat formal a small or short experience of something that will not be fully experienced until later The sudden cold snap gave us a foretaste of winter. These layoffs are only a foretaste of what's to come.

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How does the noun foretaste differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of foretaste are anticipation, outlook, and prospect. While all these words mean "an advance realization of something to come," foretaste implies an actual though brief or partial experience of something forthcoming.

the frost was a foretaste of winter

Where would anticipation be a reasonable alternative to foretaste?

In some situations, the words anticipation and foretaste are roughly equivalent. However, anticipation implies a prospect or outlook that involves advance suffering or enjoyment of what is foreseen.

the anticipation of her arrival

When would outlook be a good substitute for foretaste?

The words outlook and foretaste can be used in similar contexts, but outlook suggests a forecasting of the future.

a favorable outlook for the economy

When can prospect be used instead of foretaste?

The synonyms prospect and foretaste are sometimes interchangeable, but prospect implies expectation of a particular event, condition, or development of definite interest or concern.

the prospect of a quiet weekend

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Recent Examples of foretaste The Dutch semiconductor equipment manufacturer’s financial performance could be a foretaste of how U.S. chip export controls to China affect tech companies. —Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2024 What is on track to happen in South Korea offers a foretaste of what lies in store for the rest of the world. —Nicholas Eberstadt, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2024 Inside the learning area, zookeepers display live animals in a foretaste of what campers will see next week. —Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 May 2024 Paramilitary veterans forced Gainsbourg to cancel a concert in Strasbourg in 1980, a foretaste of the rise of the French extreme right. —Roger Cohen, New York Times, 25 Sep. 2023 See All Example Sentences for foretaste
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foretaste
  1. symptom
  2. glimpse
  3. hint
  4. glimmer
  5. harbinger
  6. indication
  7. scent
Noun
  • What to know to recognize the symptoms How to get rid of acid reflux In most cases, acid reflux can actually be eradicated for good.
    — Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Many people do not experience symptoms from the disease, while others experience fever, muscle pain, headache, loss of appetite, nausea or vomiting, according to the WHO.
    — Fernando Ramos and Sanika Tank, CNN Money, 18 Apr. 2025
Definition of symptom
Noun
  • The channel offers fans an intimate glimpse into his life through a variety of content, including personal insights and challenges.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The more candid posts on the page give Carti fans a glimpse into his personality and interests.
    — Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of glimpse
Noun
  • California beach towns — like Ventura, Pismo Beach or Encinitas — tend to be outdoorsy and mellow with a hint of boho energy.
    — Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Be warned: This article includes hints and comments that may contain spoilers for today’s puzzle.
    — New York Times Games, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Definition of hint
Noun
  • The coach listens not just for answers, but for glimmers—early signals of ideas that could be shaped into something bigger.
    — Rhea Wessel, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • However, the glimmers of optimism surrounding the tariffs did not last.
    — Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of glimmer
Noun
  • An eight-game losing streak in the first month of 2022 was a harbinger of what was in store for Tony La Russa’s final season as Sox manager.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
  • From Chipper Jones in 1999 to Edwin Encarnación in 2013, Dotel was a harbinger of what pitching has become.
    — Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of harbinger
Noun
  • For various examples and further detailed indications about expert personas prompting, see the link here.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • The information released by the state to the public gives no indication what might happen if an inmate survives the initial shots.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of indication
Noun
  • Prouvost engage audiences in quantum fundamentals not through complex explanations of concepts like qubits, but through video and sound developed with a quantum computer, as well scent and sculptural elements reflecting quantum phenomena.
    — Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Bring them into your home, too — at least the scent of them with this Yankee Candle.
    — Nicol Natale, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Definition of scent

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