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Harbinger

noun
/ˈhɑːr.bɪn.dʒər/

Meaning

a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another; a forerunner of something
a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another

Example Sentences

The first robin of spring is often considered a harbinger of warmer weather to come.

The sudden drop in temperature was a harbinger of winter.

Example Expressions

harbinger of doom

Synonyms

herald, forerunner, precursor, messenger, omen, sign
Entry 1
herald, forerunner, precursor, messenger
Entry 2
omen, sign, precursor, forerunner, herald

Antonyms

follower, aftermath, consequence, result
Entry 1
follower, aftermath, consequence, result
Entry 2
aftermath, result, consequence

Collocations

harbinger of spring, harbinger of change, early harbinger, harbinger of war
Entry 1
harbinger of spring, harbinger of change, early harbinger
Entry 2
harbinger of change, harbinger of spring, harbinger of war

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