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as in diviners
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 spokesmen
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 prophets
Like all prophets, The Storyteller arrives at an auspicious moment in human history.
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Bruce Stockler, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2026
The artist’s ceiling for the Sistine Chapel had included 20 nude males as supporting figures above the prophets and sibyls.
—Virginia Raguin, The Conversation, 19 Feb. 2026
All evidence shows that Chee and Manuelito have engaged in carnal intimacy as the prophets foretold.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Feb. 2026
King, one of America’s great prophets, saw things differently.
—Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2026
If history is repetition, then prophets of the past must have something to teach us.
—Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
Now in full force, filling the choral terrace, the Dallas Symphony Chorus sang stirringly, although, as Walton intended, a smaller contingent of the singers evoked the praise of prophets, apostles and martyrs.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
Also damaged was a decades-old sculpture of Moses, one of Judaism’s greatest prophets who is often credited with receiving the Torah from God and writing it down.
—Jason Carroll, CNN Money, 18 Jan. 2026
The prophets of today must fight for independence of public agencies and institutions.
—Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
Bruce Stockler, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2026
The artist’s ceiling for the Sistine Chapel had included 20 nude males as supporting figures above the prophets and sibyls.
—Virginia Raguin, The Conversation, 19 Feb. 2026
All evidence shows that Chee and Manuelito have engaged in carnal intimacy as the prophets foretold.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Feb. 2026
King, one of America’s great prophets, saw things differently.
—Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2026
If history is repetition, then prophets of the past must have something to teach us.
—Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
Now in full force, filling the choral terrace, the Dallas Symphony Chorus sang stirringly, although, as Walton intended, a smaller contingent of the singers evoked the praise of prophets, apostles and martyrs.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
Also damaged was a decades-old sculpture of Moses, one of Judaism’s greatest prophets who is often credited with receiving the Torah from God and writing it down.
—Jason Carroll, CNN Money, 18 Jan. 2026
The prophets of today must fight for independence of public agencies and institutions.
—Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prophets
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Tiger and Rory ultimately became friends and fellow spokesmen for Nike.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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Managers, as always, are the game’s primary spokesmen, meeting with the media before and after every game.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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In his 2015 book Superforecasting, Wharton’s Philip Tetlock reported the results of a multi-year study pitting professional forecasters from Wall Street, the intelligence community, and academia against twenty thousand intellectually curious amateurs.—
Bryce Hoffman,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Fire agencies across the North Bay are preparing for elevated wildfire danger this weekend as forecasters warn of strong winds and low humidity - conditions that often signal the start of fire season in Sonoma, Napa, and Marin counties.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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During the formative phase of the infant American republic, when its survival was still problematic, iconic founders performed a valuable function as reliable sources of unquestioned wisdom, a veritable gallery of Delphic oracles available on demand.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Back in the 90s, videos about computer chips and global warming serve as oracles.—
Sam Bodrojan,
IndieWire,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Prophets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prophets. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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