Thesaurus results for PROPHECY

prophecy

noun

ˈprä-fə-sē

variants also prophesy

as in prediction

a declaration that something will happen in the future the report on climate change included alarming prophecies of rising sea levels and increased storm activity

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Recent Examples of prophecy 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 The promotion for Eternal Atake 2 once again sees Lil Uzi Vert leaning into Heaven’s Gate’s underlying beliefs of ufology and prophecy fulfillment, with the album trailer featuring the rapper being transported via UFO to another dimension. —

Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 1 Nov. 2024 Both extremes derail progress, creating a self-fulfilling prophecy of missed opportunities and unrealized potential. —

Marina Suholutsky, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 While Jung-ja’s prophecy may seem inescapable, Hye-jin’s survival in the Season 2 finale proves that her visions can be changed. —

Kayti Burt, TIME, 25 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for prophecy