Definition of prophetnext
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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 In podcasts, internet-comment sections, the replies to his viral Instagram videos, and stories from his friends and colleagues, Fleming is described as a Muppet, a fairy, a prophet, a cartoon. Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026 Ramadan recognizes the first revelation of the Quran to the prophet Muhammad, according to Islamic belief. Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026 All evidence shows that Chee and Manuelito have engaged in carnal intimacy as the prophets foretold. Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Feb. 2026 In Islamic tradition, it is believed that the Quran was revealed to the Islamic prophet Muhammad during the month of Ramadan, Muslim Aid noted. Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 16 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prophet
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Noun
  • Ora Cogan makes songs the way diviners cast charms.
    Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 16 Mar. 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • Reuters reported that drone activity in the area caused the disruption, citing an Amazon spokesperson.
    Christopher Cann, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Jeffrey Shanks, a spokesperson for the sheriff’s office.
    Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • An unusually strong high pressure system in the middle to upper levels of the atmosphere has been crawling across the southwestern United States in the past day or so, forecasters said.
    Roberto Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 21 Mar. 2026
  • This pattern is characterized by wetter weather in Southern California, but is not a guarantee, forecasters said.
    Sierra van der Brug, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • But a spokesman declined further comment, citing confidentiality of the taxpayer’s information.
    Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
  • John Moncayo, a police spokesman.
    Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026

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“Prophet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prophet. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.

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