prophet

noun

ˈprä-fət How to pronounce prophet (audio)
Definition of prophetnext
1
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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2
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 And so the demonization of the wolf was imbued with religious overtones, drawing from biblical metaphors of God as shepherd to his Christian sheep, and the wolf as false prophet. — Literary Hub, 30 July 2026 At Saul's request, the witch summons what appears to be the spirit of the deceased prophet Samuel, who foretells Saul's death in battle — raising the question of theodicy, or why an all-powerful God would allow an apparently diabolical act to occur. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026 And Christopher Lee, as the blind prophet Tiresias, and Irene Papas, as Odysseus’ mother, add an air of sophistication to the whole affair. — Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 24 July 2026 Moses received the Torah from Sinai, and handed it down to Joshua, and Joshua to the elders, and the elders to the prophets, and the prophets delivered it to the men of the Great Synagogue. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for prophet
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  1. diviner
  2. spokesperson
  3. forecaster
  4. spokesman
Noun
  • Ancient Chinese scholars made records of solar eclipses, and diviners made prophecies during these auspicious events.
    — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 6 Aug. 2026
  • 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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  • However, a moderator error caused a delay in the stream being removed, a spokesperson confirmed.
    — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Lineage has helped to distribute almost 600 air purifiers and over 650 air conditioning units to households in the immediate neighborhood, a spokesperson told CNN.
    — Celina Tebor, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of spokesperson
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  • The storm caught the state off guard, having made a sudden shift to the east and smack into the core of the state after most forecasters had projected it to make landfall much farther to the north.
    — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The system could bring rainfall totals of 8 inches to a foot (up to about 30 centimeters) across Maui and the Big Island, with as much as 25 inches (nearly 64 centimeters) possible across the Big Island, forecasters said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of forecaster
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  • The new provision is on Huntersville leaders’ radar too, town spokesman Ethan Smith said, noting that if the provision isn’t changed, the town will have to adjust its sales tax revenue projections in its next budget cycle.
    — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Brian Baker, a spokesman for Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, said the Launchpad’s crew was monitoring a different radio channel from the one used for the Coast Guard’s assistance broadcast.
    — Luisa Yanez August 10, Miami Herald, 10 Aug. 2026
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