foreseer

noun

Definition of foreseernext
as in diviner
one who predicts future events or developments in Greek mythology Cassandra was a foreseer who always accurately predicted misfortune but was never believed

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  1. diviner
  2. prophet
  3. forecaster
Noun
  • Ancient Chinese scholars made records of solar eclipses, and diviners made prophecies during these auspicious events.
    — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 6 Aug. 2026
  • 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.
    — Essence, Essence, 23 Nov. 2025
Definition of diviner
Noun
  • When 70 chickens at a local farm lay 128 eggs in just one night after the arrival of a red helmet biker Emanuel, the event is described as a miracle and Emanuel hailed by the local priest as a prophet of divine powers.
    — John Hopewell, Variety, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Walzer's paradigm case was the Hebrew prophet — Amos, Isaiah — and the point is easily missed.
    — Sachin H. Jain, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of prophet
Noun
  • Rainfall totals could dump 2-4 inches across much of the region including some localized totals of 5 inches, according the the NWS Melbourne forecaster’s discussion.
    — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Like most mainstream forecasters of the energy transition, the high cost of hydrogen and the lack of policy implementation have led us to revise our outlook.
    — Sverre Alvik, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of forecaster
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