crystal ball
noun
1
: a sphere especially of quartz crystal traditionally used by fortune tellers
2
: a means or method of predicting future events
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Meanwhile, with the help of her own mystical McGuffin, the crystal ball Sakarnen, Moiraine duels with Lanfear.
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Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2025
At the start of each new year, writers and editors from the Styles desk and around The New York Times pull out their crystal balls and try to predict the trends that will blossom in the coming months.
—Kate Lopresti, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
In his crystal ball, the Jayhawks will play Arkansas in a first-round game on Thursday, March 20, in Lexington, Kentucky.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2025
No one has a crystal ball, but years of studying this topic have shown ample evidence to justify arguing in favor of the 4% Plus Rule of thumb.
—Wes Moss, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
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Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2025
At the start of each new year, writers and editors from the Styles desk and around The New York Times pull out their crystal balls and try to predict the trends that will blossom in the coming months.
—Kate Lopresti, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
In his crystal ball, the Jayhawks will play Arkansas in a first-round game on Thursday, March 20, in Lexington, Kentucky.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2025
No one has a crystal ball, but years of studying this topic have shown ample evidence to justify arguing in favor of the 4% Plus Rule of thumb.
—Wes Moss, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Crystal ball.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crystal%20ball. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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