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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mystics
Noun
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The forecaster who makes the most accurate predictions, as early as possible, can earn a cash prize and, perhaps more important, the esteem of the world’s most talented seers.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026 -
Seeing around the bend in the river—or even knowing the river ahead does indeed bend—can require the sort of leap of faith that made Vannevar Bush insist that shamans, priests and spiritual seers are the antecedents of today’s engineering stars.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
8 Aug. 2019
Noun
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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
Noun
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Today’s crunchy universe has its own lexicon, myriad complicated theories and counter-theories, and a legion of skeptics and soothsayers, many with scientific or pseudoscientific backgrounds.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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For decades engineers, architects, futurists, industrialists, investors and politicians have been pining for a better, faster and cheaper way to build homes.—
CalMatters,
Mercury News,
16 Feb. 2026
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For decades engineers, architects, futurists, industrialists, investors and politicians have been pining for a better, faster and cheaper way to build homes.—
Ben Christopher,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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All evidence shows that Chee and Manuelito have engaged in carnal intimacy as the prophets foretold.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Feb. 2026
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But aren’t prophets esteemed precisely for their willingness to tell difficult truths to the people of God?—
Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Thunderstorms combined with strong winds and rough seas could also create dangerous marine conditions early next week, forecasters said.—
Staff,
Daily News,
15 Feb. 2026
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Wind gusts up to 30 mph are forecast for Monday, and up to 60 mph gusts are expected Tuesday, forecasters said.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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If the architects are visionaries and engineers the technical experts, the workers are the magicians who can make new projects appear out of thin air.—
Carlo Scissura,
New York Daily News,
15 Feb. 2026
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Still giving guidance and encouragement to younger visionaries.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Mystics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mystics. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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