as in supernatural
of, relating to, or being part of a reality beyond the observable physical universe
a movie in which otherworldly beings live among us in a parallel universe
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Recent Examples of otherworldly
The creeping increase in otherworldly formations is immaculate, underpinned by blink-and-you’ll miss-them suggestions of horror, usually enhanced by gorgeous lighting.
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Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
But all that will change once the future of humanity is called into question by an otherworldly threat, and the actual Justice League is preoccupied/unable to save the day.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 12 June 2025
The ghosts in the film were animated in Quill, in VR, which gave them this otherworldly dimensionality.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 7 June 2025
Future speakers will include psychics, energy healers and people who deal with spells and other otherworldly topics, Antico said.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2025
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Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
But all that will change once the future of humanity is called into question by an otherworldly threat, and the actual Justice League is preoccupied/unable to save the day.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 12 June 2025
The ghosts in the film were animated in Quill, in VR, which gave them this otherworldly dimensionality.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 7 June 2025
Future speakers will include psychics, energy healers and people who deal with spells and other otherworldly topics, Antico said.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for otherworldly
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Immediately following Profiler came the recurring role of Cole Turner, a half-demon, on the Aaron Spelling supernatural drama Charmed from 2000 to 2003.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Rhonda and Jason Halbert wrote a trilogy of supernatural thriller books called The Goodpasture Chronicles.—
Melonee Hurt,
The Tennessean,
4 July 2025
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Set in the world of Remedy’s 2020 paranormal action-adventure game Control, Firebreak takes place six years after the events of the mainline title, wherein a government organization dubbed the Federal Bureau of Control (FBC) has set up shop to contain an otherworldly threat known as the Hiss.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
19 June 2025
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Renovate your hotel, investigate paranormal happenings, and fend off eldritch abominations.—
Gabriel Zamora,
PC Magazine,
9 June 2025
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After decades of unleashing all sorts of brilliant, transcendental digs to people of all races and backgrounds, has Patti LuPone gone too far by doubling down on her feud with two prestigious actresses of color?—
Raven Smith,
Vogue,
28 May 2025
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Plus, the music is still transcendental across the board.—
David Jagneaux,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Explore the area’s Roman past at the London Mithraeum, a mystical temple, and the amphitheater in the basement of the Guildhall Art Gallery (both free).—
Emma John,
AFAR Media,
24 June 2025
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Virgo’s intellectual curiosity and love for deep, mystical themes make this spell-binding story a perfect fit.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
24 June 2025
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Body Mind Spirit Celebration Enjoy entertainment, shop metaphysical vendors, get a reading or healing, and explore live learning sessions that include crystals, holistic wellness, tarot and more at this celebration of the body, mind and spirit.—
Luann Gibbs,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Vendors will offer beads, minerals, gemstones, custom jewelry, fossils, artifacts, and metaphysical stones.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 July 2025
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“Otherworldly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/otherworldly. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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