PRESCIENCE Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

prescience

noun

ˈpre-sh(ē-)ən(t)s

Definition of prescience

as in foresight

the special ability to see or know about events before they actually occur most believers would probably agree that complete prescience is one of God's attributes

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as in providence

concern or preparation for the future parents who had the prescience to make everything in their house childproof before the arrival of their first baby

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Recent Examples of prescience This isn’t prescience, but rather a deep sensitivity to what’s going on—and where. — Carolyn Kellogg, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026 In the opening monologue of the night — nearly verbatim for most nights on the tour — Springsteen ad-libbed some additional context, acknowledging the prescience of the evening. — Brandon Shaw, HollywoodReporter, 31 May 2026 Ten years later, the prescience of these words may be observed not just in a surprising foot race upset but in an entirely different cultural moment. — Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026 That a machine might use my writing not only to learn about my subject matter, but also to analyze and ultimately mimic my authorial voice, points to a future that George Orwell envisioned with eerie prescience. — Laura Beers, The Conversation, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prescience

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Noun

The United States’ network of defense pacts is poised to get stronger as its allies get stronger, but only if rebalancing occurs with consent, foresight, and respectful treatment of partners.

— Charles Kupchan, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2026
In the 40 years since, every facet of Spacemen 3’s story has been turned over and generously embellished, resulting in an excess of grandeur and foresight projected onto the duo at the heart of it.

— Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of foresight

Noun

Data from the European Forest Fire Information System shows that the Leon providence had some of Spain’s worst wildfires on record in 2025, per France 24.

— Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026
Have faith in His providence, even if your heart feels too broken to accept it right now.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of providence

Noun

Now this foreknowledge cannot be elicited from spirits; it cannot be obtained inductively from experience, nor by any deductive calculation.

— Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Sep. 2026
However, there are common mistakes that can easily be avoided with a little foreknowledge.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 29 July 2026

Definition of foreknowledge

Noun

When vision keynotes and customer stories promise an autonomous future, but lived experiences don’t match up, trust fades.

— Chris Koehler, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
Some opening day effects are long gone, such as the illusion created by actual shifting doors at the start of the attraction, or visions of tumbling rubble near its beginning.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of vision

Noun

Oracles, prophets and practices of divination offered guidance from inscrutable or enigmatic sources when ordinary human judgment reached its limits.

— Ambuj Tewari, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2026
Kylie’s divinations lead her to a small English town called Thornfield.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of divination

Noun

Precisely that forethought is what personal risk management is all about.

— Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
And the park can only be accessed by boat or float plane, so a visit to Katmai National Park and Preserve requires a decent amount of forethought.

— Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026

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