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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
The series begins with a husband and wife filmmaking duo who moved to Colorado City, where many FLDS people still reside, even after their alleged prophet, Warren Jeffs, was sent to prison.
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Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
The Shiʿi sect of Islam believes that Prophet Muhammad’s cousin, ʿAlī ibn Abī Ṭālib, was the prophet’s rightful successor as the leader of the Islamic world; the Sunnis believe that a leader should have been chosen from among the masses, leading to tensions between these two major Islamic sects.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
These include psychotherapy that is inspired by the Quran, the teachings of the prophet and spiritual practices such as self-reflection, prayer and mindfulness.
—Anisah Bagasra, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
Isaiah was a prophet during the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah, which was being attacked by the Assyrian Empire.
—Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
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Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
The Shiʿi sect of Islam believes that Prophet Muhammad’s cousin, ʿAlī ibn Abī Ṭālib, was the prophet’s rightful successor as the leader of the Islamic world; the Sunnis believe that a leader should have been chosen from among the masses, leading to tensions between these two major Islamic sects.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
These include psychotherapy that is inspired by the Quran, the teachings of the prophet and spiritual practices such as self-reflection, prayer and mindfulness.
—Anisah Bagasra, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
Isaiah was a prophet during the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah, which was being attacked by the Assyrian Empire.
—Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prophet
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Ora Cogan makes songs the way diviners cast charms.—
Emma Madden,
Pitchfork,
16 Mar. 2026
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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.—
Essence,
Essence,
23 Nov. 2025
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The district attorney’s office is reviewing the case and will announce whether an additional murder charge will be filed at Butler’s June 3 court hearing, according to an office spokesperson.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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An ecology spills team is on site to evaluate the impact of the incident, department spokesperson Brittny Goodsell said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
27 May 2026
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Because an El Niño is trying to develop in the Pacific Ocean, forecasters say conditions could be conducive to an unusually active hurricane season in the Pacific this year.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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Severe thunderstorms may bring tornadoes, hail the size of tennis balls and winds up to 70 mph to Colorado’s Eastern Plains on Saturday afternoon, National Weather Service forecasters said.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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That same month, Talarico’s campaign spokesman, JT Ennis, issued an official response to the vegan pronouncements on his boss' behalf, sharing a photo of Talarico taking a large bite of a massive turkey leg while wearing a button-down with a Texas flag design.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Some of the targets are people with pending criminal cases, Adam Linhardt, the sheriff’s office spokesman, said.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
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“Prophet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prophet. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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