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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For a fun Halloween presentation, serve the punch in a large glass fishbowl to mimic the look of a crystal ball.
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2025
Peering into their crystal balls, several leading experts who have tracked the ups and downs of the Central Texas real estate market for years, even decades, foresee stable conditions this year.
—Shonda Novak, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
But nobody has a working crystal ball or a special OUIJA board that can accurately say in advance that the event will happen or not.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Some of it, though, is a glimpse at next summer’s offerings, giving is a peek into the crystal ball of outdoor gear.
—The Editors, Outside Online, 25 July 2025
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2025
Peering into their crystal balls, several leading experts who have tracked the ups and downs of the Central Texas real estate market for years, even decades, foresee stable conditions this year.
—Shonda Novak, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
But nobody has a working crystal ball or a special OUIJA board that can accurately say in advance that the event will happen or not.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Some of it, though, is a glimpse at next summer’s offerings, giving is a peek into the crystal ball of outdoor gear.
—The Editors, Outside Online, 25 July 2025
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“Crystal ball.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crystal%20ball. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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