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forerunner Synonyms

Another word for forerunner

Choosing another word for forerunner depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A person or thing that precedes the coming or development of someone or something else of a similar kind.

Usage Example

"The mechanical typewriter was an important precursor of the modern computer keyboard."

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precursor
predecessor
antecedent
Strong
ancestor
forebear
pioneer
trailblazer
progenitor
prototype

• noun (Context 2)

A sign, warning, or portent of something to come; an early indicator.

Usage Example

"A sudden drop in barometric pressure is often the harbinger of a severe coastal storm."

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harbinger
herald
Strong
portent
omen
presage
sign
indicator
foretoken

Opposites of forerunner

The opposite of forerunner shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

successor
descendant
aftermath
consequence
follower
offshoot
outcome
byproduct
See all opposites of forerunner

• Nearby Words

forepaw
foreperson
foreplay
forerunner
foresee
foreseeable
foreseeably

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Forerunner. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/forerunner
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