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
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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But against the odds, his second-season prophecy had come true.
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Elias Burke, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Machar has long regarded himself as destined for the presidency, citing a prophecy years ago by a seer from his ethnic group.
—Cara Anna, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
Imagine peering into a crystal ball, not to see vague prophecies, but to gain tangible insights into what the future might hold.
—David Henkin, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
The folklore of the prophecy of St. Malachy says that Pope Francis may be the very last pontiff.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 4 May 2025
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Elias Burke, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Machar has long regarded himself as destined for the presidency, citing a prophecy years ago by a seer from his ethnic group.
—Cara Anna, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
Imagine peering into a crystal ball, not to see vague prophecies, but to gain tangible insights into what the future might hold.
—David Henkin, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
The folklore of the prophecy of St. Malachy says that Pope Francis may be the very last pontiff.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 4 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for prophecy
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“Prophecy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prophecy. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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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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