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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
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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
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Recent Examples of prophet
So, this book ended up being more about these lonely prophets than the likes of Richard Spencer.
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Deborah Baker
june 3, Literary Hub, 3 June 2025
Apostolic churches believe in modern day apostles and prophets, or those who claim to communicate directly with God and receive gifts of the Holy Spirit.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2025
For someone who agrees with his super-restrictive immigration policy ideas, Stein is a kind of prophet whose decades of advocacy as president of the right-wing Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) are finally bearing fruit in president Trump's second term.
—Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, NPR, 23 June 2025
Shakespeare lives in the sky, whereas Joyce was his prophet on earth who Willy spent a lot more time reading and thinking about.
—Benjamin Hale
june 23, Literary Hub, 23 June 2025
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Deborah Baker
june 3, Literary Hub, 3 June 2025
Apostolic churches believe in modern day apostles and prophets, or those who claim to communicate directly with God and receive gifts of the Holy Spirit.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2025
For someone who agrees with his super-restrictive immigration policy ideas, Stein is a kind of prophet whose decades of advocacy as president of the right-wing Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) are finally bearing fruit in president Trump's second term.
—Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, NPR, 23 June 2025
Shakespeare lives in the sky, whereas Joyce was his prophet on earth who Willy spent a lot more time reading and thinking about.
—Benjamin Hale
june 23, Literary Hub, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prophet
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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
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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
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He was originally arrested by Louisville Metro Police's Criminal Interdiction Division following a traffic stop at Dr. W.J. Hodge and Oak streets in 2024, LMPD spokesperson Matthew Sanders said.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
23 July 2025
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Regarding the lawsuit, a Roblox spokesperson declined to comment on pending litigation but emphasized the company’s commitment to child safety.—
Alison Escalante,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said all services must follow Russian law when asked if WhatsApp may leave the country.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
19 July 2025
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Legendary lyricist Alan Bergman died on Thursday (July 17) at his home in Los Angeles at the age of 99, it was announced Friday by family spokesman Ken Sunshine.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
18 July 2025
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“Prophet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prophet. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.
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