prophetic
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Mr. Warshaw’s argument is, in fact, something considerably more prosaic: a category error dressed in prophetic clothing.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
McIlroy's belief that finally landing the Green Jacket last year would pave the way for more major victories proved prophetic.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
The artist is known primarily for his work on portraits, with carefully chosen subjects: he painted Obama granting him clemency, which turned out to be prophetic.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026
People in the apostolic movement live in what they consider to be a prophetic moment, when God will reveal what is to come.
From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026
Abigail’s earlier characterization of the Adams-Jefferson competition—the oak versus the willow—proved prophetic.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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