Synonyms for

Forerunners

Verb / ˈfɔ:ˌrʌnɜ:z / Another word for forerunners — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Forerunners are people or things that come before others and indicate their future arrival or occurrence.

Synonyms & similar words

antecedent harbinger precursor forerunner predecessor herald precursors pioneers harbingers heralds trailblazers leaders predecessors ancestors antecedents trendsetters innovators vanguards front-runners guides pathfinders explorers scouts forebears prototypes progenitors

Example sentences

  1. The forerunners of modern computers were the abacus and the slide rule.
  2. The forerunners of summer are the warm breezes and longer days.
  3. The forerunners of a thunderstorm are dark clouds and distant thunder.
  4. The forerunners of a marathon are the elite runners who start first.
  5. The forerunners of a new fashion trend are often celebrities.

Quotes

  • The forerunners of change are always the pioneers of a new reality.
  • The forerunners of progress are those who dare to dream.
  • The forerunners of great ideas are often dismissed as crazy.

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