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soothsayer

[sooth-say-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

Since I started this columna three years ago, I’ve put on my divination Stetson every December and become Gustradamus, soothsayer of future L.A.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 21, 2023

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

“Make sandwiches. This is gonna take a while,” the soothsayer said to Pater Lumley, putting him in charge of the bread, but there was one special loaf she set aside for Lady Constance.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

Other black men and women worked as soothsayers, read cards or sold supposedly magical products to curious clients.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 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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