PREDICTIVE Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

predictive

adjective

pri-ˈdik-tiv

Definition of predictive

as in prophetic

being a sign of a later course of events unfortunately, the stock market crash of 1929 turned out to be a predictive event, for the next decade was consumed by the Great Depression

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Recent Examples of predictive The organizations achieving sustained success are focusing heavily on explainability, usability, and operational integration, alongside predictive accuracy. — George Ninikas, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026 The research team is already working on a first-of-its-kind AI model to improve predictive capabilities and optimize manufacturing processes. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026 Gray sees value in those tools, provided brands do not mistake predictive accuracy for psychological understanding. — Connie Etemadi, Freep.com, 18 Aug. 2026 With over 20 years of experience across digital marketing, predictive analytics, and brand strategy, Juan has helped develop the integration of artificial intelligence, automation, and customer insight into scalable growth systems. — Jason Phillips, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for predictive

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In a sign of their lasting impact, Iranian director Mohsen Gharaei arrives in Venice this year with Falling House, a prophetic work warning of the crisis building in Iran after decades of oppressive, patriarchal rule by the Islamic Republic regime.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026
The 20th century in particular abounded in such visions, some of which—The Handmaid’s Tale, or Brave New World, published in 1932 and getting spookier every day—have proved more prophetic than others.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of prophetic

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Julia, on the other hand, is forced to return to Castle Leathers and face her sinister husband, Lord Lovat (Tony Curran), who still believes that Julia’s child is his own.

— Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2026
The longtime Adult Swim mischief-maker behind the viral hits ‘Too Many Cooks’ and ‘Yule Log’ specializes in hijacking familiar media formats, revealing the sinister anxieties beneath them.

— Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

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