1
as in diviner
one who predicts future events or developments
an economist who is regarded by many as a reliable prophet of future developments in the global economy
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in spokesperson
a person who speaks for another or for a group
in the 1960s Timothy Leary gained fame as the gonzo prophet of the psychedelic movement
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of prophet
Black liberation theology has extensively drawn from Exodus, viewing Moses as a prophet and revolutionary leader.
—
Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2025
While some people died in the fire of smoke inhalation, others, including the 33-year-old prophet, suffered fatal gunshot wounds.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Cut to: Hampton reading from The Book of Jonah, a section of the Old Testament perhaps best known for the titular prophet getting swallowed by a whale.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2025
Looking down into the pit is not a powerful moment — looking up at this teenager that is desperate to get out of the wilderness and kill this false prophet in Lottie is powerful.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for prophet
Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2025
While some people died in the fire of smoke inhalation, others, including the 33-year-old prophet, suffered fatal gunshot wounds.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Cut to: Hampton reading from The Book of Jonah, a section of the Old Testament perhaps best known for the titular prophet getting swallowed by a whale.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2025
Looking down into the pit is not a powerful moment — looking up at this teenager that is desperate to get out of the wilderness and kill this false prophet in Lottie is powerful.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for prophet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prophet
Noun
-
That spells trouble in the Indo-Pacific, a watery region where military leaders and Beltway diviners believe a war over Taiwan could erupt as soon as 2027.—
Colin Demarest,
Axios,
8 Mar. 2025
-
That spells trouble in the Indo-Pacific, a watery region where military leaders and Beltway diviners believe a war over Taiwan could erupt as soon as 2027.—
Colin Demarest,
Axios,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
In 2022, when Pennsylvania got $20 million as part of that multi-state deal, a spokesperson said the funds would be added to the state treasury.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
12 May 2025
-
The group, which included families and small children, was due to arrive at Dulles International Airport outside Washington on Monday morning, according to Collen Msibi, a spokesperson for South Africa’s Transport Ministry.—
Gerald Imray,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2025
Noun
-
An Army spokesman on Thursday confirmed that two inmates tried to escape late last month.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
9 May 2025
-
Police were called to the scene around 4:50 p.m. by officials from Brooklyn College in response to a demonstration, an NYPD spokesman said.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
8 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Prophet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prophet. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share