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
  • Warnock said in his sermon that the prophet Isaiah provides words of hope but also a road map on how to move forward.
    Tia Mitchell, AJC.com, 15 June 2026
  • The most savvy prophet of this new reality may be Markiplier himself.
    Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 31 May 2026
Noun
  • Most have the family film earning about $150 million through the weekend, but some forecasters have that figure climbing as high as $175 million.
    Jack Dunn, Variety, 20 June 2026
  • More than 17 million people remain under flood watches through the weekend, with forecasters warning that some areas could see rainfall rates of up to 6 inches per hour.
    Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
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“Foreteller.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foreteller. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.

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