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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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
In 1950s England, milkman John Pollock made a shocking prophecy: his two daughters, who had passed away, would be reborn.
—Peter White, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Prophecy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prophecy. Accessed 22 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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