prescience

noun

ˈpre-sh(ē-)ən(t)s How to pronounce prescience (audio)
Definition of presciencenext
1
as in foresight
the special ability to see or know about events before they actually occur most believers would probably agree that complete prescience is one of God's attributes

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2
as in providence
concern or preparation for the future parents who had the prescience to make everything in their house childproof before the arrival of their first baby

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Recent Examples of prescience That a machine might use my writing not only to learn about my subject matter, but also to analyze and ultimately mimic my authorial voice, points to a future that George Orwell envisioned with eerie prescience. — Laura Beers, The Conversation, 15 Apr. 2026 Nearly two years later, Cossington’s words ring with alarming prescience. — Megan Feringa, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026 If anything, his adaptation proves Mary Shelley’s prescience. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026 In a bit of prescience, Wallace explains how consumerist culture can prime a state for fascism. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prescience
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prescience
  1. foresight
  2. providence
  3. foreknowledge
  4. vision
  5. divination
  6. forethought
Noun
  • But Charles Lichfield, director of economic foresight and analysis at the Atlantic Council’s GeoEconomics Center, said the best metrics for understanding what’s going on are the deficit and inflation.
    — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The Red Sox then embarked on an impressive 15-game winning streak, sweeping those very teams, validating Cora's foresight.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of foresight
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  • Have faith in His providence, even if your heart feels too broken to accept it right now.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Google is quick to point out that SynthID is not a silver bullet for digital providence.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 29 July 2026
Definition of providence
Noun
  • However, there are common mistakes that can easily be avoided with a little foreknowledge.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 29 July 2026
  • But if a 12-year-old Spider-Man fan in Dubuque, Iowa, got to watch the film without any foreknowledge, then the gambit was more than worth it.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2026
Definition of foreknowledge
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  • For families While Hôtel Royal’s opulence certainly doesn’t lean into the traditional vision of a family-friendly hotel, their thoughtful amenities sure do.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The Skoll Foundation's vision is to live in a sustainable world of peace and prosperity for all.
    — Big Think, Big Think, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of vision
Noun
  • The competition series featured masters of shamanism, tarot, face and foot reading, saju and other divination disciplines competing in challenges that tested their abilities, using tools including fans, bells, dowsing rods and modern-day laptops.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 July 2026
  • The dichotomy exists then and now, which is why Plath’s work has longevity, and tarot is still a powerful form of divination because both speak to the soul.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 July 2026
Definition of divination
Noun
  • Precisely that forethought is what personal risk management is all about.
    — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • And the park can only be accessed by boat or float plane, so a visit to Katmai National Park and Preserve requires a decent amount of forethought.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026
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“Prescience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prescience. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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