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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Recent Examples of foretaste
Inside the learning area, zookeepers display live animals in a foretaste of what campers will see next week.
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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
Few might have objected to descriptions of Thursday as a throwback to spring, or a foretaste of fall.
—Martin Weil, Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2023
Some scientists say the unusually persistent pattern of infection in the U.K. right now might offer a foretaste of a future in which Covid-19 is ever-present in the background, causing mild infections in most people and severe illness in an unlucky few, much like influenza.
—Jason Douglas, WSJ, 9 Oct. 2021
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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
Few might have objected to descriptions of Thursday as a throwback to spring, or a foretaste of fall.
—Martin Weil, Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2023
Some scientists say the unusually persistent pattern of infection in the U.K. right now might offer a foretaste of a future in which Covid-19 is ever-present in the background, causing mild infections in most people and severe illness in an unlucky few, much like influenza.
—Jason Douglas, WSJ, 9 Oct. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foretaste
Noun
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Fogginess in the morning is a common symptom in people who have a sleep disorder such as obstructive sleep apnea, and a visit with a physician might be needed to rule out underlying disorders, Schütz said.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN,
14 Mar. 2025
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This reinforces the understanding that poor sleep is not just a symptom, but a contributing factor to mental health challenges.—
Lia Miller,
Parents,
14 Mar. 2025
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The awards show also gives fans a glimpse at what to expect the most popular music will be in 2025.—
Rachel DeSantis,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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What began as a straightforward concept quickly became a revealing glimpse into the future of work, talent, and innovation.—
John Winsor,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Here are some hints for today’s Quordle game, followed by the answers: What Are Today’s Quordle Hints?—
Kris Holt,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Our seven-part guide has helpful hints to achieve better sleep. CNN — I’m captivated by my new personal health tracker, a Christmas gift from my husband.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN,
10 Mar. 2025
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When former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested Tuesday and flown to the International Criminal Court at The Hague, his most prominent critic felt a glimmer of hope.—
Erika Page,
The Christian Science Monitor,
14 Mar. 2025
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But there are glimmers of hope, thanks to entrepreneurs like Kris Engskov.—
Alison Coleman,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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The dinner was a harbinger of an announcement that led many to self-identify as a military wife: BTS is now on a three-year hiatus to complete mandatory service.—
Zoe Guy,
Vulture,
1 Mar. 2025
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Especially after a long, cold winter, these fruits and vegetables are a refreshing sight—and are harbingers of the bounty to come for the next several months.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2025
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Yet for all the drama in the newsroom, public grievances lodged by senior journalists, and relentless media coverage depicting the Post in crisis, there is little indication that Bezos is fazed.—
Ashley Belanger,
Ars Technica,
20 Mar. 2025
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The administration’s approach to the Ukraine war is a good indication of what the next four years are going to look like.—
Phil Terrana,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Mar. 2025
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The steam created from the heated lemon water loosens the debris, and the lemon creates a clean, fresh scent throughout.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2025
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Read on to find out more about what the experts have to say about the popular scent booster.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Foretaste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foretaste. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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