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as in diviner
one who predicts future events or developments
an economist who is regarded by many as a reliable prophet of future developments in the global economy
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as in spokesperson
a person who speaks for another or for a group
in the 1960s Timothy Leary gained fame as the gonzo prophet of the psychedelic movement
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Recent Examples of prophet
Let’s see how many Angelenos embrace this false prophet on election day.
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Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
The siblings had been brainwashed, abused and groomed while growing up in a cult led by Bernie Hoffman, an apocalyptic preacher and false prophet known to the world as Tony Alamo.
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Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
He was compensated by becoming the most famous prophet of the ancient world.
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Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
This idea was the work of the apostles and prophets of the New Apostolic Reformation, a charismatic movement that began gathering momentum in the 1990s and is now the leading edge of the Christian right.
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Stephanie McCrummen,
The Atlantic,
18 May 2026
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Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
The siblings had been brainwashed, abused and groomed while growing up in a cult led by Bernie Hoffman, an apocalyptic preacher and false prophet known to the world as Tony Alamo.
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Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
He was compensated by becoming the most famous prophet of the ancient world.
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Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
This idea was the work of the apostles and prophets of the New Apostolic Reformation, a charismatic movement that began gathering momentum in the 1990s and is now the leading edge of the Christian right.
—
Stephanie McCrummen,
The Atlantic,
18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prophet
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Ora Cogan makes songs the way diviners cast charms.
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While often presented as the act of using beauty practices to manifest your desires, diviner and spiritual wellness teacher Tatianna Tarot would caution against getting too attached to semantics.
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The Department of Homeland Security is changing the guidelines for Iran’s national soccer team ahead of its third World Cup match on Friday to accommodate extra time afforded to other countries in the tournament, an agency spokesperson said.
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Dawn Foster, a spokesperson for the Sacramento SPCA, brought Rooster, a herding mix, to the conference.
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But the Pelican State is rated as a solid GOP seat by most political forecasters in the fall.
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The warnings extended into Saturday, with forecasters predicting winds of 25 to 35 miles an hour and very low humidity levels.
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In Page, Arizona, the small city next to the dam, tourism has taken a hit because of news coverage of the lake levels, city spokesman Adam Geller said.
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Three people were killed in the Amtrak train crash, Missouri highway patrol spokesman Corporal Justin Dunn said in a news conference Monday.
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“Prophet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prophet. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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