Definition of prophetnext
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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 The most savvy prophet of this new reality may be Markiplier himself. Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 31 May 2026 Let’s see how many Angelenos embrace this false prophet on election day. Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026 The siblings had been brainwashed, abused and groomed while growing up in a cult led by Bernie Hoffman, an apocalyptic preacher and false prophet known to the world as Tony Alamo. Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 28 May 2026 He was compensated by becoming the most famous prophet of the ancient world. Literary Hub, 21 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for prophet
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Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • Elsewhere, residents have resorted to digging cesspits as latrine stocks run severely low, leading to soil and water contamination, according to Hosni Nadeem Mohanna, a water municipality spokesperson in Gaza City.
    Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
  • The incident occurred following Angel City FC's 2-0 win over the Orlando Pride on Friday evening, July 3, according to an Angel City FC spokesperson and multiple videos of the incident shared on social media by event attendees.
    Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
Noun
  • Though still somewhat shaky, shipping confidence in transiting the vital strait is rising rapidly, leading forecasters to warn of an impending oil glut; Citi predicts prices could fall to as low as $60 a barrel by the end of the year.
    Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 3 July 2026
  • In Boston, forecasters said the temperatures July 3 will feel like 100 to 110 degrees, and 95 to 100 degrees on July 4.
    Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Noun
  • The Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety does not identify prefab projects in its building permits, a spokesman said.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • Initially, it was reported by the BBC that Harry was to stay at Buckingham Palace, attributing that report to his spokesman.
    Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026

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“Prophet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prophet. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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