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Prefiguring (noun) means one particular case of something being shown as a sign of what is to come.

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One particular case of something being shown as a sign of what is to come.

"This book’s culture clashes are every bit as memorable as its eerie prefigurings of the present financial meltdowns." — Janet Maslin, A Monetary Horror Story That Looks Like Today’s (2009)

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Rhymes for prefiguring

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"prefiguring" (noun) means one particular case of something being shown as a sign of what is to come.