the supernatural

noun

: things that cannot be explained by science and seem to involve ghosts, spirits, magic, etc.

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Practical Magic 2 leans into the supernatural elements of its predecessor to a laughable degree, given how disjointed its lore is. Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026 Moving through memory, death, altered consciousness, addiction, violence, fate, and the supernatural, these works delve into what happens when familiar boundaries begin to blur. Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2026 In the supernatural horror film, a young man wishes for Nikki to love him more than anything, but the wish quickly takes a terrifying turn. Denis Akbari, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026 As a filmmaker, Henderson is interested in juxtaposing grounded characters and everyday settings with suspense, horror and the supernatural. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 2 Sep. 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 14 Sep. 2026.

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