the supernatural
noun
: things that cannot be explained by science and seem to involve ghosts, spirits, magic, etc.
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For the first time, her greatest adversary is not the supernatural, but the living.
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
As the supernatural takes hold, the film’s central location, Sam’s barn/work studio, transforms from the container of their conversations into their portal across time, space, and different dimensions of their creative energy and connection.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 17 Apr. 2026
Richard Donat, the Canadian actor who came from a notable acting family to portray Vince Teagues, the co-publisher of the local newspaper, on the supernatural TV series Haven, has died.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 13 Apr. 2026
In 1978, Nolan headlined the supernatural horror movie Terror.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Apr. 2026
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
As the supernatural takes hold, the film’s central location, Sam’s barn/work studio, transforms from the container of their conversations into their portal across time, space, and different dimensions of their creative energy and connection.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 17 Apr. 2026
Richard Donat, the Canadian actor who came from a notable acting family to portray Vince Teagues, the co-publisher of the local newspaper, on the supernatural TV series Haven, has died.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 13 Apr. 2026
In 1978, Nolan headlined the supernatural horror movie Terror.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for the supernatural
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“The supernatural.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20supernatural. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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