the supernatural
noun
: things that cannot be explained by science and seem to involve ghosts, spirits, magic, etc.
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Daniel’s personal story grounds the spectacle of the supernatural and cosmic elements.
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Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
Ortega is nominated for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy for her performance in the supernatural Netflix hit.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
Yes, Stranger Things leans into the supernatural and sci-fi themes that are hard and take us far away from our reality.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 8 Jan. 2026
One of the stars of the supernatural drama will be reuniting with his former colleague on NBC’s The Hunting Party on March 18, forming a cast reunion of sorts.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 8 Jan. 2026
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Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
Ortega is nominated for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy for her performance in the supernatural Netflix hit.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
Yes, Stranger Things leans into the supernatural and sci-fi themes that are hard and take us far away from our reality.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 8 Jan. 2026
One of the stars of the supernatural drama will be reuniting with his former colleague on NBC’s The Hunting Party on March 18, forming a cast reunion of sorts.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 8 Jan. 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 2 Feb. 2026.
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