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 scientists, this natural phenomenon has become a kind of crystal ball, revealing how our changing oceans will shape the marine life within them.
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New Atlas, 29 Nov. 2025
Every week between now and January 22, when the nominations for the Academy Awards are announced, Vulture will consult its crystal ball to determine the changing fortunes in this year’s Oscar race.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 28 Nov. 2025
The helpful folks at The Old Farmer’s Almanac have gazed into their crystal ball and put together their weather predictions for the Christmas season.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2025
Train announced the tour with a funny 90-second video featuring George Lopez in which Monahan has his tarot cards read by the wig-wearing veteran comedian, who conjures all the details of the outing in his crystal ball.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 Nov. 2025
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New Atlas, 29 Nov. 2025
Every week between now and January 22, when the nominations for the Academy Awards are announced, Vulture will consult its crystal ball to determine the changing fortunes in this year’s Oscar race.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 28 Nov. 2025
The helpful folks at The Old Farmer’s Almanac have gazed into their crystal ball and put together their weather predictions for the Christmas season.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2025
Train announced the tour with a funny 90-second video featuring George Lopez in which Monahan has his tarot cards read by the wig-wearing veteran comedian, who conjures all the details of the outing in his crystal ball.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 Nov. 2025
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“Crystal ball.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crystal%20ball. Accessed 4 Dec. 2025.
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