prophecy
noun
proph·e·cy
ˈprä-fə-sē 
variants
or less commonly prophesy
plural prophecies also prophesies
1
: an inspired utterance of a prophet
2
: the function or vocation of a prophet
specifically
: the inspired declaration of divine will and purpose
3
: a prediction of something to come
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Examples of prophecy in a Sentence
The prophecies of the author have all come true.
She has the gift of prophecy.
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Chris Jackson, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2024
But after Week 1, that seemed more like a fever dream than a prophecy.
—Ross Terrell, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
Or the subtle nervous glances to his friend at the cash register, fulfilling the prophecy of his dream?
—Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Oct. 2024
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—EW.com, 30 Sep. 2024
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Chris Jackson, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2024
But after Week 1, that seemed more like a fever dream than a prophecy.
—Ross Terrell, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
Or the subtle nervous glances to his friend at the cash register, fulfilling the prophecy of his dream?
—Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Oct. 2024
Based on Robert Jordan's beloved book series, The Wheel of Time stars Oscar nominee Rosamund Pike as Moiraine, a sorceress investigating an ancient prophecy about a reincarnated being powerful enough to save the world — or destroy it.
—EW.com, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Prophecy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prophecy. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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prophecy
noun
proph·e·cy
ˈpräf-ə-sē
plural prophecies
1
: the sayings of a prophet
2
: the foretelling of the future
the gift of prophecy
3
: something foretold : prediction
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