Synonyms of Prophetsnext
: the second part of the Hebrew Bible see Bible Table

Examples of Prophets in a Sentence

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The species' non-linear approach to time, coupled with a penchant for making giant space vortices their home, suggests they're closely related to the wormhole aliens, aka Prophets, worshipped by the Bajorans. — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 24 Sep. 2026 Small Prophets follows Quigley as the eccentric Michael Sleep (Quigley), an ordinary man who, since his darling Clea disappeared seven years ago, has worked in a DIY store, while visiting his elderly dad Brian (Palin) and hoping for Clea to return. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026 Shows like ‘Ludwig,’ ‘Amandaland,’ ‘Alma’s Not Normal’ and ‘Small Prophets,’ to name but a few, demonstrate his extraordinary range and impeccable taste. — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 1 June 2026 After all, Cypress Hill has always been influenced by hard rock, plus the Prophets of Rage connection only kept that spark alive. — Kyle Eustice, SPIN, 7 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for Prophets

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Prophets was in the 13th century

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“Prophets.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Prophets. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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Prophets

plural noun
: the second part of the Hebrew Bible see bible
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