the paranormal
noun
: strange events, abilities, etc., that cannot be explained by what is known about nature and the world
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But after years building a reputation in the paranormal space, the Times Leader questioned the credibility of the couple, framing its unforgiving takedown of the duo against the local Pennsylvania case of the Smurl family.
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Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
Dating back to the late ’70s, The Amityville Horror franchise originated with a Stuart Rosenberg film, starring James Brolin, Margot Kidder, and Rod Steiger, which adapted both the Jay Anson 1977 book of the same name, as well as the paranormal legend at its center.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
The Warrens created a research society of the paranormal world, so that could be an option.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
In addition to being inspired by famous personalities in the paranormal community, the film was also loosely based on real events, and strange occurrences even happened during filming.
—Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
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Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
Dating back to the late ’70s, The Amityville Horror franchise originated with a Stuart Rosenberg film, starring James Brolin, Margot Kidder, and Rod Steiger, which adapted both the Jay Anson 1977 book of the same name, as well as the paranormal legend at its center.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
The Warrens created a research society of the paranormal world, so that could be an option.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
In addition to being inspired by famous personalities in the paranormal community, the film was also loosely based on real events, and strange occurrences even happened during filming.
—Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the paranormal
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“The paranormal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20paranormal. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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