the supernatural
noun
: things that cannot be explained by science and seem to involve ghosts, spirits, magic, etc.
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But as the djinn becomes embodied, the delicate balance between the real and the supernatural starts to falter.
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The Week Uk, TheWeek, 18 June 2026
In Scary Movie 6, the supernatural vampire flick is parodied with another unsettling church scene that resembles the opening moments of Sinners.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
On Friday, news broke of the passing of actor Anthony Head at 72, best known for his portrayal of Watcher/father figure Rupert Giles on the supernatural drama Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
—ArsTechnica, 7 June 2026
Though the movie calls back to The Twilight Zone, the supernatural subject matter is explored through an entirely fresh lens.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 6 June 2026
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The Week Uk, TheWeek, 18 June 2026
In Scary Movie 6, the supernatural vampire flick is parodied with another unsettling church scene that resembles the opening moments of Sinners.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
On Friday, news broke of the passing of actor Anthony Head at 72, best known for his portrayal of Watcher/father figure Rupert Giles on the supernatural drama Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
—ArsTechnica, 7 June 2026
Though the movie calls back to The Twilight Zone, the supernatural subject matter is explored through an entirely fresh lens.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 6 June 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 Jun. 2026.
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