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soothsayer

[sooth-sey-er] / ˈsuθˌseɪ ər /


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Aschenbrenner built his firm on his reputation as an AI soothsayer.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

A few days ago he posted a video with a woman who fashioned herself as a soothsayer.

From Slate Feb. 23, 2026

But, the "You Must Remember This" host, who has guided listeners through Hollywood's first century for over eight years, is more than just a soothsayer of cinema's history.

From Salon Jul. 15, 2023

At the Policing Board meeting, Simon Byrne stressed that he was not "a soothsayer" and the security picture he outlined is rooted firmly in the present.

From BBC Nov. 5, 2022

“I’ve outdone myself this time,” the soothsayer crowed.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

With three chances so far in 2026 to project monthly job creation, Wall Street’s soothsayers have struck out.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 8, 2026

Her husband, who would later write witches and sorcerers and soothsayers into “Macbeth,” “The Tempest” and “Julius Caesar,” is taxed by her psychic gifts.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 25, 2025

Political soothsayers might be tempted to study the results of Britain’s July 4 general election for clues about how the United States might vote on Nov. 5.

From New York Times May 25, 2024

Upon its discovery, soothsayers would’ve been summoned to interpret the meaning and declare whether the sign was sinister or propitious.

From Slate Feb. 11, 2024

“Yet soothsayers are not always reliable sources of information,” she said at last.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood




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