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der Vorbote (-n)
   precursor, harbinger, herald, early/first sign, forerunner; sign of things to come

Bei James Camerons Science-Fiction-Spektakel "Avatar" wurden erstmals Film und Videospiel konsequent gemeinsam entwickelt. Das Zusammenspiel könnte Vorbote eines völlig neuen Unterhaltungsgenres sein.
For James Cameron’s science-fiction spectacular Avatar, the movie and video game were developed closely together for the first time. The interaction could be the precursor of a completely new entertainment genre.
Zu wenige kennen die Vorboten des Schlaganfalls.
Too few are familiar with the early signs of a stroke.

Related:
der Vorbote sein von to be the harbinger of
ein Vorbote der Zukunft a sign/harbinger of things to come
die Vorbotin harbinger (f.)
  Katrina - Vorbotin der Klimakatastrophe?
  Katrina - Harbinger of climate disaster?

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