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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
If history is repetition, then prophets of the past must have something to teach us.
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Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
Now in full force, filling the choral terrace, the Dallas Symphony Chorus sang stirringly, although, as Walton intended, a smaller contingent of the singers evoked the praise of prophets, apostles and martyrs.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
Also damaged was a decades-old sculpture of Moses, one of Judaism’s greatest prophets who is often credited with receiving the Torah from God and writing it down.
—Jason Carroll, CNN Money, 18 Jan. 2026
Where are the modern-day prophets — those fighting for racial harmony, equity in health care, and education, housing, employment and contract opportunities?
—Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
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Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
Now in full force, filling the choral terrace, the Dallas Symphony Chorus sang stirringly, although, as Walton intended, a smaller contingent of the singers evoked the praise of prophets, apostles and martyrs.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
Also damaged was a decades-old sculpture of Moses, one of Judaism’s greatest prophets who is often credited with receiving the Torah from God and writing it down.
—Jason Carroll, CNN Money, 18 Jan. 2026
Where are the modern-day prophets — those fighting for racial harmony, equity in health care, and education, housing, employment and contract opportunities?
—Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prophet
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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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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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Singh worked and lived at the temple with his wife and their 6-month-old triplets, said temple spokesperson Deep Singh, who is not related to the victim.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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The company will be managing its own fleet and depot operations during the initial launch period in the three Texas cities and Orlando, a spokesperson said.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2026
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The biggest winter storm of the new year loomed over the picturesque mountains, meanwhile, as dire warnings from forecasters echoed on social media.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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In trying to determine the impact of coastal winter storms, forecasters consider how close the storm will come to a benchmark about 80 miles southeast of Nantucket, at 40 degrees north latitude and 70 degrees west longitude.—
Jack Perry,
The Providence Journal,
21 Feb. 2026
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The cause of death is unknown and the PMMC staff will do a preliminary assessment followed by a necropsy, said National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration spokesman Michael Milstein.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
19 Feb. 2026
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Plans for the development were approved by the City Council last year, which noted at the time that the County Square Commons aligns with the city’s Comprehensive Plan, said Cody Kennedy, a city spokesman.—
Kendrick Calfee
Updated February 19,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Prophet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prophet. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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