herald
noun/ˈhɛrəld/
Frequency rank: #4,499 most common English word
Meaning
a person or thing that signals the approach of something; a forerunner or sign.
Example sentence
The blooming of cherry trees serves as spring's herald, signaling warmer days ahead.
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