mind reader

noun

Definition of mind readernext
as in psychic
someone who is able to know another person's thoughts without being told what they are; someone who is able to read minds How was I supposed to know what you were thinking? I'm no mind reader.

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Recent Examples of mind reader Its narrator, Jill, is a literal mind reader who pops into the heads of people on the edge of death. — Emma Sarappo, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2026 Officers cannot be expected to be mind readers. — Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026 Each day will feature four different magicians performing everything from illusions to comedy magic to card tricks to mind readers and more. — Richard Guzman, Daily News, 21 Jan. 2025 There are visual images that come into his brain, which separate him from just mind readers. — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019 See All Example Sentences for mind reader
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  1. psychic
  2. telepath
  3. medium
Noun
  • Jean remains one of the most powerful psychics in Marvel Comics.
    — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 31 July 2026
  • Orlando Police were flooded with tips, including from psychics, about the disappearances of Jennifer Kesse in 2006 and Michelle Parker in 2011, the research paper said.
    — Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 18 July 2026
Definition of psychic
Noun
  • Andrea Thompson played Psi Corps telepath Talia during the show’s early days before exiting during the second season.
    — JP Mangalindan, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Not to mention, all while juggling the emotional turmoil of a powerful telepath (Sadie Sink) who is also experiencing a great loss.
    — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of telepath
Noun
  • Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji has died, according to state media.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • However, Japanese media reports that the Japan Football Association (JFA) is investigating allegations that four Japanese referees were involved.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of medium

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