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as in diviner
one who predicts future events or developments
an economist who is regarded by many as a reliable prophet of future developments in the global economy
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as in spokesperson
a person who speaks for another or for a group
in the 1960s Timothy Leary gained fame as the gonzo prophet of the psychedelic movement
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Recent Examples of prophet
The siblings had been brainwashed, abused and groomed while growing up in a cult led by Bernie Hoffman, an apocalyptic preacher and false prophet known to the world as Tony Alamo.
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Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
He was compensated by becoming the most famous prophet of the ancient world.
—Literary Hub, 21 May 2026
This idea was the work of the apostles and prophets of the New Apostolic Reformation, a charismatic movement that began gathering momentum in the 1990s and is now the leading edge of the Christian right.
—Stephanie McCrummen, The Atlantic, 18 May 2026
Eid al-Adha, or the Festival of Sacrifice, commemorates the prophet Abraham, a figure central to Judaism, Christianity and Islam, for his willingness to sacrifice his son Ishmael as an act of obedience to God.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
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Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
He was compensated by becoming the most famous prophet of the ancient world.
—Literary Hub, 21 May 2026
This idea was the work of the apostles and prophets of the New Apostolic Reformation, a charismatic movement that began gathering momentum in the 1990s and is now the leading edge of the Christian right.
—Stephanie McCrummen, The Atlantic, 18 May 2026
Eid al-Adha, or the Festival of Sacrifice, commemorates the prophet Abraham, a figure central to Judaism, Christianity and Islam, for his willingness to sacrifice his son Ishmael as an act of obedience to God.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prophet
Noun
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Ora Cogan makes songs the way diviners cast charms.—
Emma Madden,
Pitchfork,
16 Mar. 2026
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While often presented as the act of using beauty practices to manifest your desires, diviner and spiritual wellness teacher Tatianna Tarot would caution against getting too attached to semantics.—
Essence,
Essence,
23 Nov. 2025
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Becerra’s spokesperson Jonathan Underland did not address questions about whether the campaign met with Anthropic’s leadership or held fundraisers with staff.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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Airport spokesperson Jennifer Kronberg did not answer questions from the Idaho Statesman about the building’s current status or what happened.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
16 June 2026
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Federal forecasters put the odds of a strong El Niño this winter at roughly two in three, and the odds of one matching or exceeding the record 2015 event at better than one in three.—
Ravi S. Bhalla,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
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While wave size peaked Wednesday, a beach hazard statement is in effect across Southern California through Monday evening, with forecasters warning of dangerous rip currents and elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet, according to the National Weather Service.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell told ABC News that the Defense Department recently granted exceptions to the policy for the Army, Navy, Air Force, National Security Agency (NSA) and Defense Health Agency (DHA) through the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness.—
Luis Martinez,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
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Jake Becchina, a police spokesman.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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“Prophet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prophet. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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