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prognosticator

[ prog-nos-ti-key-ter ]

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noun

a person who forecasts or predicts something future from present indications or signs; prophet:
Maybe this faltering team can somehow defy the prognosticators and experts and make the playoffs.
something that is a sign or indicator of a coming event:
The woolly bear caterpillars and other prognosticators of winter suggest we will have a more normal one this year.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of prognosticator¹

First recorded in 1550–60; prognosticat(e) ( def ) + -or ²( def )

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Example Sentences

For the last two months and for nearly all of the night, prognosticators felt comfortable predicting that Demi Moore would claim her own much-anticipated statuette for “The Substance.”

From Los Angeles Times

That isn't to say the prognosticator is fully in the bag for Harris.

From Salon

In general, Phillips gives Democrats a better chance of winning the chamber than other prognosticators.

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Now, Frascone is threatening to spoil the close election for Jones and some prognosticators have taken notice.

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At best, prognosticators say, the Clippers might be able to compete for one of the play-in spots.

From Los Angeles Times

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