supernatural
adjective
su·per·nat·u·ral
ˌsü-pər-ˈna-chə-rəl 
-ˈnach-rəl
1
: of or relating to an order of existence beyond the visible observable universe
especially
: of or relating to God or a god, demigod, spirit, or devil
2
a
: departing from what is usual or normal especially so as to appear to transcend the laws of nature
b
: attributed to an invisible agent (such as a ghost or spirit)
supernatural
noun
supernaturalness
noun
Examples of supernatural in a Sentence
believes in ghosts, guardian angels, and other supernatural beings
he seems to read books with supernatural speed
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On the original side, Ono Ghost Market is a new film inspired by Asian myths about supernatural marketplaces; it was originally developed as a streaming series before being reworked as a feature.
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Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
Ono Ghost Market is a new film inspired by Asian myths about supernatural marketplaces, originally developed as a streaming series before being reworked as a feature.
—Ryan Brennan
march 9, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
One of the projects, Ono Ghost Market, which was originally developed as a streaming series before being retooled as a feature film, will draw inspiration from Asian myths about supernatural marketplaces.
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This year's Oscar nominees span many genres, including intimate international dramas and supernatural blockbusters.
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Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
Ono Ghost Market is a new film inspired by Asian myths about supernatural marketplaces, originally developed as a streaming series before being reworked as a feature.
—Ryan Brennan
march 9, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
One of the projects, Ono Ghost Market, which was originally developed as a streaming series before being retooled as a feature film, will draw inspiration from Asian myths about supernatural marketplaces.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Mar. 2026
This year's Oscar nominees span many genres, including intimate international dramas and supernatural blockbusters.
—Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 7 Mar. 2026
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“Supernatural.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supernatural. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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supernatural
adjective
su·per·nat·u·ral
ˌsü-pər-ˈnach-(ə-)rəl
1
: of or relating to an order of existence beyond the visible observable universe
especially
: of or relating to God or a god, demigod, spirit, or devil
2
a
: departing from what is usual or normal especially so as to appear to go beyond the laws of nature
b
: attributed to an invisible agent (as a ghost or spirit)
supernatural
noun
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