the supernatural
noun
: things that cannot be explained by science and seem to involve ghosts, spirits, magic, etc.
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The show is warm and funny in the margins, and genuinely scary when the supernatural antics ramp up.
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Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
21 June 2026
And the plot thickens… as it was buried, interestingly, in a former Roman military settlement, and typically, these were buried in locations infused with the supernatural.
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Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
The show balanced the complex realities of aging with the supernatural flair that the Duffer Brothers, 42, have become known for in their projects.
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Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
But as the djinn becomes embodied, the delicate balance between the real and the supernatural starts to falter.
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The Week Uk,
TheWeek,
18 June 2026
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Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
21 June 2026
And the plot thickens… as it was buried, interestingly, in a former Roman military settlement, and typically, these were buried in locations infused with the supernatural.
—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
The show balanced the complex realities of aging with the supernatural flair that the Duffer Brothers, 42, have become known for in their projects.
—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
But as the djinn becomes embodied, the delicate balance between the real and the supernatural starts to falter.
—
The Week Uk,
TheWeek,
18 June 2026
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“The supernatural.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20supernatural. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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