the supernatural

noun

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

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Hawke’s dance card had its own obstacles to consider, and his casting presumably helped get the supernatural horror film financed in the first place. Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025 This perpetual sense of crisis has led more people to lean into the supernatural, Zarka said. Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 15 Oct. 2025 There is a focus on the horrors created by humankind in the series, as well as those emanating from the supernatural. Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025 The day after the Harriet the Spy actress’ tragic death, Gellar paid tribute to Trachtenberg with a carousel of photos from their time on the set of the supernatural drama. Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025 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 23 Oct. 2025.

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