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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
Per the New York Times, the hashtag #rapturenow consists of over 311,000 videos, with the date's origins attributed to a South African man and supposed prophet named Joshua Mhlakela.
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Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Sep. 2025
Kirk called a martyr and a prophet Speakers at Kirk’s memorial spoke about him as a martyr, a prophet and a figure who will change the course of history.
—Ronald J. Hansen, AZCentral.com, 22 Sep. 2025
The prophets of biblical Israel demand justice and care for the stranger, widow, and orphan.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Holland constructs a fragmented, kaleidoscopic portrait that blends real episodes with Kafka’s fiction and his strange afterlife as both cultural prophet and commercial brand.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
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Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Sep. 2025
Kirk called a martyr and a prophet Speakers at Kirk’s memorial spoke about him as a martyr, a prophet and a figure who will change the course of history.
—Ronald J. Hansen, AZCentral.com, 22 Sep. 2025
The prophets of biblical Israel demand justice and care for the stranger, widow, and orphan.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Holland constructs a fragmented, kaleidoscopic portrait that blends real episodes with Kafka’s fiction and his strange afterlife as both cultural prophet and commercial brand.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 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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The diviner then asks a question in a yes-or-no format while tapping the enclosure to encourage the spider or crab to emerge.—
Michelle Aroney and David Zeitlyn,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 Jan. 2025
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The college’s spokesperson has not clarified what the repayment terms will be.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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American Airlines will cut 220 flights from its Saturday schedule, a spokesperson told CNN.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Fung-wong’s massive circulation, spanning 1,500 km (932 miles), was already lashing parts of the region with heavy rain and winds on Saturday, said PAGASA forecaster Benison Estareja, according to Reuters.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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In Wisconsin, advisories are in place for Vilas, Ashland, and Iron counties from Saturday evening through early Monday where forecasters expect 2 to 8 inches of snow depending on elevation.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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Matt Oliver, a spokesman for the Tarrant Regional Water District, said construction on a stormwater canal system is expected to begin in 2026.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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The change was made by the county’s police chiefs’ association, which also includes the county Sheriff’s office, Probation Department, and District Attorney, a DA spokesman told this news organization.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Prophet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prophet. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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