1. plural of foreshadowing; instances or signs that suggest or hint at something that will happen in the future
Usage: typically used in literary or narrative contexts; often refers to subtle clues or omens

Examples

• The dark clouds were foreshadowings of the storm to come.
• In the novel, the author uses several foreshadowings to prepare readers for the tragic ending.
• The character's nervous behavior provided foreshadowings of the betrayal that would follow.
• These early foreshadowings made the plot twist less shocking to careful readers.
• The director included subtle foreshadowings throughout the film to hint at the villain's true identity.
• Ancient texts contain foreshadowings of modern scientific discoveries.
• The protagonist's dreams served as foreshadowings of events yet to unfold.