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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
Each foot represents a year in the life of Joseph Smith Jr., the progenitor, prophet and president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who was born on that humble spot on December 23, 1805.
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Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Dec. 2024
They are thought of not just as coaches but as gurus, prophets, avatars for particular ideas.
—Rory Smith, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
But like so many great prophets before her, Ellen is not so well received in her time.
—Laura Bradley, Vulture, 25 Dec. 2024
But the student added that true Nietzscheans — people who believe in him like a prophet — also sometimes attend.
—Tania Roettger, The Dial, 5 Dec. 2024
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Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Dec. 2024
They are thought of not just as coaches but as gurus, prophets, avatars for particular ideas.
—Rory Smith, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
But like so many great prophets before her, Ellen is not so well received in her time.
—Laura Bradley, Vulture, 25 Dec. 2024
But the student added that true Nietzscheans — people who believe in him like a prophet — also sometimes attend.
—Tania Roettger, The Dial, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prophet
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The diviner and client must resolve the ambiguity or decide that in this case, the spider wasn’t saying anything at all.—
Michelle Aroney and David Zeitlyn,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 Jan. 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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Office closures may reduce access to services The DOGE savings web page has a list of about 45 Social Security locations where leases will be terminated, according to Rich Couture, spokesperson for AFGE SSA General Committee, a union that represents 42,000 Social Security employees nationally.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
1 Mar. 2025
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Tim Murtaugh, a spokesperson for Rumble, said the company had received the subpoena.—
Susan Heavey,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
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The number of repairs needed are higher than what Holtec initially anticipated based on the steam generator’s history, said Nick Culp, a spokesman for the company.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
25 Feb. 2025
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After the subway encounter, Caballero is now being held without bail for trespassing and burglary, and the DA spokesman said Caballero could now face 33 months in prison if convicted.—
Julian Roberts-Grmela,
New York Daily News,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Prophet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prophet. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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