as in predicting
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as in divination
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fortune-telling
Noun
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As belief in traditional religions decreases and the rise of spirituality and skepticism in traditional institutions continues, this form of divination—looking to cards for answers for future, present, or past events—is on the rise.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2025 -
The team found evidence of four different plants that are associated with ancient Maya medicine and divination rituals.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
26 Dec. 2024
Noun
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As Pete says, juries almost literally live on another planet, being sequestered from the likes of us and our soothsaying.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
23 May 2025
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It’s told in flashback to Simba and Nala’s daughter, Kiara, by the soothsaying mandrill Rafiki, with the meerkat Timon and the warthog Pumbaa goofing on the sidelines.—
Matt Zoller Seitz,
Vulture,
5 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Bird feathers can move or repel water, make or mask sound, create wondrous displays of color or impressive camouflage, all while maintaining a light weight, softness and warmth.—
Ian Rose,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 June 2025
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This is a wondrous discovery, and it’s translated into the music.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
22 May 2025
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“Fortune-telling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fortune-telling. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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