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portent Synonyms

Another word for portent

Choosing another word for portent depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A sign or warning that something momentous or calamitous is likely to happen.

Usage Example

"The sudden drop in market confidence was viewed by economists as a grim omen of an approaching recession."

Strongest
omen
harbinger
presage
Strong
augury
forewarning
sign
premonition
herald
forerunner
precursor

• noun (Context 2)

An exceptional or wonderful person or thing; a marvel or prodigy.

Usage Example

"The young pianist was hailed by critics as a musical prodigy whose technical mastery defied her years."

Strongest
prodigy
Strong
marvel
wonder
phenomenon
miracle
spectacle

• Nearby Words

portably
portage
portal
portent
porter
porterhouse
portfolio

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