Synonyms of 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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• prediction
• predicting
• sign
• forecasting
• forecast
• prognosis
• foretelling
• prognostication
• soothsaying
• prognostic
• augury
• prognosticating
• presaging
• auguring
• omen
• vaticination
• prevision
• cast
• bodement
• anticipation
• harbinger
• portent
• foreknowledge
• prospectus
• foreboding
• conjecture
• foresight
• guess
• surmise

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of prophecy

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

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