foreteller

Definition of foretellernext
as in diviner
one who predicts future events or developments some regard that 16th-century astrologer as an uncanny foreteller of some of the most disastrous events of the 20th century

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Noun
  • Ora Cogan makes songs the way diviners cast charms.
    Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 16 Mar. 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
Noun
  • He has been accused by other Christian groups as a false prophet or a cult leader.
    ABC News, ABC News, 24 June 2026
  • Seven Mountains has brought the language of spiritual warfare and demon-fighting into the mainstream of evangelicalism, through a network of pastors who view themselves as prophets and apostles engaged in a battle against evil secular forces.
    Eliza Griswold, New Yorker, 22 June 2026
Noun
  • But the Pelican State is rated as a solid GOP seat by most political forecasters in the fall.
    Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 28 June 2026
  • The warnings extended into Saturday, with forecasters predicting winds of 25 to 35 miles an hour and very low humidity levels.
    CBS News, CBS News, 27 June 2026
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“Foreteller.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foreteller. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.

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