as in diviner
one who predicts future events or developments
the carnival's fortune-teller should have predicted that I'd pass right by her
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Recent Examples of fortune-teller
This iconic public space buzzes with street artists, fortune tellers and the towering backdrop of St. Louis Cathedral.
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Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
In mid-19th century Iran, painter Nowruz falls for a fearlessly defiant Roma fortune teller, sparking their desperate flight and a tragic saga echoing down generations, the synopsis runs.
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Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
31 Mar. 2026
The evening newscast turned into a variety show, complete with fortune tellers and a game show-style announcer.
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David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
21 Feb. 2026
Japan’s most famous fortune-teller, Kazuko Hosoki, once held the nation in her thrall.
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Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Jan. 2026
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Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
In mid-19th century Iran, painter Nowruz falls for a fearlessly defiant Roma fortune teller, sparking their desperate flight and a tragic saga echoing down generations, the synopsis runs.
—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
31 Mar. 2026
The evening newscast turned into a variety show, complete with fortune tellers and a game show-style announcer.
—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
21 Feb. 2026
Japan’s most famous fortune-teller, Kazuko Hosoki, once held the nation in her thrall.
—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for fortune-teller
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fortune-teller
Noun
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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.
Noun
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He has been accused by other Christian groups as a false prophet or a cult leader.
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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.
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Most have the family film earning about $150 million through the weekend, but some forecasters have that figure climbing as high as $175 million.
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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.
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“Fortune-teller.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fortune-teller. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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