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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
Billionaire investor Ray Dalio, a perennial doomsday prophet, sounded the alarm Tuesday in a winding X post that also promoted his new book.
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Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 30 Apr. 2025
The father talks about their prophet, and how she’s been dead ten years, but her spirit lives on inside them.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Black liberation theology has extensively drawn from Exodus, viewing Moses as a prophet and revolutionary leader.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2025
While some people died in the fire of smoke inhalation, others, including the 33-year-old prophet, suffered fatal gunshot wounds.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
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Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 30 Apr. 2025
The father talks about their prophet, and how she’s been dead ten years, but her spirit lives on inside them.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Black liberation theology has extensively drawn from Exodus, viewing Moses as a prophet and revolutionary leader.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2025
While some people died in the fire of smoke inhalation, others, including the 33-year-old prophet, suffered fatal gunshot wounds.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prophet
Noun
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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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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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In a statement to the Star-Telegram, a Keller spokesperson said only one candidate applied.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2025
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The 24-foot boat had sunk in the Sacramento River three weeks ago, near the Virgin Sturgeon Restaurant & Marina, according to Eric Laughlin, a spokesperson for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.—
Ethan Wolin,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
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The Google spokesman confirmed that situations where attackers both compromise an account and change passwords etc to prevent the real owner from logging in do happen.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The total cost for the 143rd Street widening is about $72.6 million and $6.2 million has already been spent, county spokesman Mike Theodore said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
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“Prophet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prophet. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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