Definition:
A portent is a detail that feels loaded—a small event that seems to point toward something larger. It may be natural, accidental, or purely coincidental, yet it carries an impression of meaning. Portents sharpen attention, making ordinary moments feel chosen. The word suggests warning without clarity, hint without explanation. It captures the uneasy power of a sign that refuses to be ignored.
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