omen, sign, portent
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Example Sentences
Dark clouds are an omen of rain.
This radio station's frequency is 100 megahertz.
This is a good sign.
The darkening sky is a sign of rain.
He has been feeling anxious lately, which might be a sign of illness.
The decline in economic data is seen as a harbinger of recession, drawing widespread attention in the market.
The weather is nice today, which is a good sign.
He dreamed of getting a perfect score before the exam and thought it was a good omen.
Encountering so many difficulties at the start of the project is probably not a good sign.
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Cultural note
Traditional Chinese culture often connects characters and names with the Five Elements (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water) and Yin–Yang, a system also used to describe personality tendencies.
Learn how the Five Elements describe personality