the supernatural
noun
: things that cannot be explained by science and seem to involve ghosts, spirits, magic, etc.
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Likewise, Natalie Adler’s novel Waiting on a Friend—also out this month—uses the supernatural to bridge the gap between generational memory and AIDS literature.
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Literary Hub, 29 May 2026
Nearly 10 years after the comparatively modest first season of the supernatural series captivated viewers, creators Matt and Ross Duffer knew there was a lot riding on these final eight episodes — and not just for the fans.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 28 May 2026
Related Stories Across its various sections, the 79th Cannes festival features more than a dozen films that venture from science fiction to the supernatural to high-grade schlock and gore.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 15 May 2026
As always, verisimilitude and the supernatural exist side by side in this tale of the denizens of a boardinghouse in Pittsburgh.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 15 May 2026
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Literary Hub, 29 May 2026
Nearly 10 years after the comparatively modest first season of the supernatural series captivated viewers, creators Matt and Ross Duffer knew there was a lot riding on these final eight episodes — and not just for the fans.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 28 May 2026
Related Stories Across its various sections, the 79th Cannes festival features more than a dozen films that venture from science fiction to the supernatural to high-grade schlock and gore.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 15 May 2026
As always, verisimilitude and the supernatural exist side by side in this tale of the denizens of a boardinghouse in Pittsburgh.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 15 May 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 4 Jun. 2026.
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