soothsayer

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

From Slate ● Feb. 23, 2026

Match of the Day commentator Steve Wilson: Tipping Real Madrid to win the Champions League is hardly the work of a soothsayer, but you are not likely to be far wrong.

From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2025

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

After all, almost every savant, soothsayer or mildly observant Atlanta sports fan of the last quarter-century or so had figured the Braves would flame out before winning the World Series.

From New York Times ● Dec. 4, 2021

He learned in this way the art of divination as no one ever had, and he became a famous soothsayer.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

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

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

Divination rituals, for example, were essentially Mesopotamian in origin and included studying the organs of sacrificed animals, consulting female soothsayers, and observing the movement of birds.

From Textbooks ● Apr. 19, 2023

Over budget and behind schedule, “Titanic” was doomed to fail, so said Hollywood soothsayers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 13, 2023

She laughed at the puppets, wondered at the soothsayers, applauded the singers, and cheered for the racing horses.

From "The Midwife's Apprentice" by Karen Cushman