Synonyms of prophet

prophet

noun

ˈprä-fət 

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

• diviner
• forecaster
• oracle
• sibyl
• mystic
• seer
• soothsayer
• foreteller
• fortune-teller
• prognosticator
• futurist
• augur
• prophetess
• visionary
• foreseer
• prophesier
• Jeremiah
• astrologer
• Cassandra
• wisewoman
• palmist
• doomsayer
• crystal gazer
• doomsdayer
• rhabdomancer

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

• spokesperson
• spokesman
• mouthpiece
• speaker
• point man
• ambassador
• point person
• mouth
• promoter
• representative
• communicator
• front
• talker
• emissary
• delegate
• envoy
• shill
• sayer
• spokeswoman
• agent
• spokesmodel

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of prophet

The most savvy prophet of this new reality may be Markiplier himself. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 31 May 2026

Let’s see how many Angelenos embrace this false prophet on election day. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026

The siblings had been brainwashed, abused and groomed while growing up in a cult led by Bernie Hoffman, an apocalyptic preacher and false prophet known to the world as Tony Alamo. — Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 28 May 2026

He was compensated by becoming the most famous prophet of the ancient world. — Literary Hub, 21 May 2026