prophecy
noun
the foretelling or prediction of what is to come.
prophecies
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pluralof prophecy.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Speech-act theory explains why predictions like these can become self-fulfilling prophecies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 21, 2026
Forgive me, but I have seen and heard prophecies emanating from what must be the same Doomsday Machine before.
From Barron's ● Feb. 25, 2026
"Family bonds, ancient prophecies, and the sacred line of succession will be tested in a dangerous campaign for power. Who will survive? Who will rise?"
From BBC ● Feb. 18, 2026
The future exists now — the threat is here — just as it flickers in Paul’s hallucinogenic prophecies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 6, 2024
After their experience with the eidolons, she didn’t like the idea of approaching a ghost, especially one that changed people with bad news or prophecies.
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
