crystal ball
noun
1
: a sphere especially of quartz crystal traditionally used by fortune tellers
2
: a means or method of predicting future events
Examples of crystal ball in a Sentence
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Obviously none of us have a crystal ball to show us exactly what our future holds.
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Jenna Ryu, SELF, 18 Apr. 2024
The results gave her a crystal ball into the future.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2024
No one had a crystal ball to predict these shocking actions years in advance.
—Stephen Wertheim, Foreign Affairs, 14 Feb. 2024
Every week between now and January 23, 2024, when the nominations for the Academy Awards are announced, Vulture will consult its crystal ball to determine the changing fortunes in this year’s Oscars race.
—Vulture, 8 Dec. 2023
Declarer won and could have succeeded, with a crystal ball, by finessing against East’s jack of clubs.
—Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2024
The red carpet is like a crystal ball for fashion, and the 2024 Critics Choice Awards are no exception.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2024
Even though the Iowa caucus may not serve as a crystal ball for the entire presidential election year, Iowans still perceive themselves as key players in the process, contributing to the narrowing down of the candidate field.
—Allison Novelo, CBS News, 15 Jan. 2024
This tool is a crystal ball for sellers, offering foresight into market trends and consumer preferences.
—Chris Gallagher, The Arizona Republic, 2 Mar. 2024
Jenna Ryu, SELF, 18 Apr. 2024
The results gave her a crystal ball into the future.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2024
No one had a crystal ball to predict these shocking actions years in advance.
—Stephen Wertheim, Foreign Affairs, 14 Feb. 2024
Every week between now and January 23, 2024, when the nominations for the Academy Awards are announced, Vulture will consult its crystal ball to determine the changing fortunes in this year’s Oscars race.
—Vulture, 8 Dec. 2023
Declarer won and could have succeeded, with a crystal ball, by finessing against East’s jack of clubs.
—Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2024
The red carpet is like a crystal ball for fashion, and the 2024 Critics Choice Awards are no exception.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2024
Even though the Iowa caucus may not serve as a crystal ball for the entire presidential election year, Iowans still perceive themselves as key players in the process, contributing to the narrowing down of the candidate field.
—Allison Novelo, CBS News, 15 Jan. 2024
This tool is a crystal ball for sellers, offering foresight into market trends and consumer preferences.
—Chris Gallagher, The Arizona Republic, 2 Mar. 2024
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“Crystal ball.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crystal%20ball. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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