horoscopes
Pronunciation: [ˈhɔːrəˌskoʊp]
Word
Context: “astrology”
(noun) a horoscope is a prediction about someone's future based on their birth date and the positions of stars and planets. People read horoscopes to find out what might happen in their lives, like their relationships or career.
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She always checks her horoscope to see what good luck is coming her way.
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He doesn’t believe in horoscopes and thinks they are just made up.
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Have you ever read your horoscope to see what it says about your day?
Context: “entertainment”
(noun) horoscopes can also be a fun part of newspapers or magazines, where they share daily or monthly predictions for people. It's like a little story about what may happen for each zodiac sign.
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The magazine had a colorful section with horoscopes that everyone enjoyed reading.
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Not everyone finds the horoscope section in magazines interesting; some find it boring.
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Do you think the horoscope section in the newspaper is entertaining?
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