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Harbinger

usgb/ˈhɑːrbɪndʒər/Volume
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Often OminousPlay
Harbinger frequently suggests a negative or foreboding future event, but not always. SlideThe sighting of a lone raven is a harbinger of bad luck.
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Not Always LiteralPlay
'Harbinger' can be used metaphorically to represent an early sign of things to come. SlideHis sudden coldness was a harbinger of the breakup.
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Neutral or PositivePlay
In some contexts, harbinger can signal positive changes or beginnings. SlideRobins are considered a harbinger of spring.
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