Crystal-gazer

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Noun
  1. 1
    Someone who claims to be able to see the future by gazing into a crystal ball.

    "It is a great pleasure to be with you today and to speak to you concerning the future of medicine. In so doing, I do not wish to pose as a soothsayer or crystal gazer."

  2. 2
    Someone who makes predictions about the future, especially when these are seen as speculative. figuratively

    "According to the bank's crystal-gazers, interest rates are going to rise again soon."

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"It is a great pleasure to be with you today and to speak to you concerning the future of medicine. In so doing, I do not wish to pose as a soothsayer or crystal gazer."

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