as in diviner
a person who can tell what will happen in the future
The oracle told him to not make any major life decisions this month.
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The rare scene felt like seeing an oracle, which some cultures believe the kite symbolizes.
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Theodore R. Johnson, Washington Post, 31 July 2024
Daily meditation, journaling, and self-development through divination, including oracle and tarot cards, gave McMurray a sense of purpose and became a lifeline while battling chronic illness.
—Tonya Abari, Essence, 27 July 2024
As part of a reincarnation identification process, the medium will enter a trance to consult the oracle.
—Fox News, 6 July 2024
In a world with such oracles, all classical cryptography would be impossible.
—Ben Brubaker, WIRED, 30 June 2024
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Theodore R. Johnson, Washington Post, 31 July 2024
Daily meditation, journaling, and self-development through divination, including oracle and tarot cards, gave McMurray a sense of purpose and became a lifeline while battling chronic illness.
—Tonya Abari, Essence, 27 July 2024
As part of a reincarnation identification process, the medium will enter a trance to consult the oracle.
—Fox News, 6 July 2024
In a world with such oracles, all classical cryptography would be impossible.
—Ben Brubaker, WIRED, 30 June 2024
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“Oracle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oracle. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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