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 But Warren Jeffs remains acknowledged as the current living prophet by his followers, and reports suggest that Jeffs continues to exert significant influence over his community even after his incarceration. — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Sep. 2026 Trinity depicts three angels, symbolizing the Christian Trinity, visiting the prophet Abraham. — News Desk, Artforum, 16 Sep. 2026 Or so claim these prophets of inverted doom who conjure a past that never was, as shaped by the fractured lens of the present. — David Friend, Vanity Fair, 10 Sep. 2026 Upon arrival, the girls find a community of ravers and psychedelic rockers, romantics and orgiastics, shamans who serve as doctors, and poets who believe themselves to be prophets. — Robert Rubsam, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prophet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prophet
Noun
  • Ancient Chinese scholars made records of solar eclipses, and diviners made prophecies during these auspicious events.
    — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 6 Aug. 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
  • Attempts to reach a spokesperson for REPS were not immediately successful Thursday.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The suspect was inside the school, Bend police spokesperson Sheila Miller said.
    — Phil Helsel, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The Santa Ana winds and hot temperatures have exacerbated fire danger in Southern California and forecasters say gusts will likely strengthen.
    — Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • In particular, fire officials drew heat for failing to pre-deploy engines to Pacific Palisades, despite forecasters warning of extreme fire weather conditions.
    — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The couple was issued letters that recommend disciplinary action following a sustained policy violation, Brent Weisberg, a spokesman for the Department of Public Safety, confirmed Friday.
    — Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2026
  • University spokesman Nick Prevenas did not immediately respond to a request for more information about the criminal investigations on Wednesday.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2026

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“Prophet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prophet. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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