the supernatural
noun
: things that cannot be explained by science and seem to involve ghosts, spirits, magic, etc.
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Freemasons also held that everything in the universe is the result of natural causes rather than the supernatural or divine.
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Derek Arnold, The Conversation, 6 Apr. 2026
People can lead ethical lives without belief in God or the supernatural, said Fish Stark, executive director of the American Humanist Association.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026
Brendon, best known for his role as Xander Harris on the supernatural drama, died on March 20 at age 54.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Overall, her performances largely occurred within the supernatural and sci-fi space, most exemplified by her recurring role on The CW’s Supernatural as Karen Singer, the wife of main character Bobby Singer (Jim Beaver), an old friend of the Winchesters.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 22 Mar. 2026
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Derek Arnold, The Conversation, 6 Apr. 2026
People can lead ethical lives without belief in God or the supernatural, said Fish Stark, executive director of the American Humanist Association.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026
Brendon, best known for his role as Xander Harris on the supernatural drama, died on March 20 at age 54.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Overall, her performances largely occurred within the supernatural and sci-fi space, most exemplified by her recurring role on The CW’s Supernatural as Karen Singer, the wife of main character Bobby Singer (Jim Beaver), an old friend of the Winchesters.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 22 Mar. 2026
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“The supernatural.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20supernatural. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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