- present participle of foreshadow.
foreshadowing
Example Sentences
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The savvy storyteller is an expert at foreshadowing - dropping subtle hints about big releases in everything from her outfit choices to her website aesthetics.
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2026
“Mythos could find and exploit vulnerabilities in every major operating system and web browser—even when used by non-experts,” it said, foreshadowing how AI-driven cyber risks could destabilize the financial system if not managed carefully.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026
So far, neither side is showing signs of backing down, foreshadowing a fight that could take years.
From Salon ● Mar. 27, 2026
Reinhart, the BNY economist, said the absence of foreshadowing makes Waller’s dissent more consequential.
From Barron's ● Jan. 29, 2026
Like all life-changing events, it happened unexpectedly and without any foreshadowing.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
Vocabulary lists containing foreshadowing
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