prophetic

Example Sentences

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But the novel’s true greatness lies in its prophetic allegorical power.

From The Wall Street Journal

It certainly seems like the Cannes jury made some prophetic choices: the crop of films that premiered at the festival earned a total of 19 Oscar nominations.

From Barron's

“No! Is Mallory a name? It’s short for Malum. My great-aunt used to say it was prophetic. Because it means ‘mischief.’

From Literature

Mr. Warsh’s critique, which he made public at the time in these pages, has proved prophetic.

From The Wall Street Journal

Harry Redknapp's public defence of a young Frank Lampard in his early days at West Ham is as famous as it was prophetic.

From BBC