1
as in theoretical
dealing with or expressing a quality or idea
a work that deals with such metaphysical questions as the very nature of knowledge
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as in supernatural
of, relating to, or being part of a reality beyond the observable physical universe
belief in a metaphysical world beyond the one in which we live
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Recent Examples of metaphysical
Synchronicity as a quasi-scientific, metaphysical phenomenon was first conceived by Carl Jung.
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Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
There are still jokes, but the second half often feels like one of those modern horror movies where the real villain is a metaphysical concept, like trauma — or in this case, food.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2025
Gleason, famously fascinated with UFOs and metaphysical theory, dreamed up the circular home that embodied futuristic ambition while showcasing old-fashioned craftsmanship.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2025
Wideout Jeremiah Smith is something of a metaphysical wonder.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
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Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
There are still jokes, but the second half often feels like one of those modern horror movies where the real villain is a metaphysical concept, like trauma — or in this case, food.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2025
Gleason, famously fascinated with UFOs and metaphysical theory, dreamed up the circular home that embodied futuristic ambition while showcasing old-fashioned craftsmanship.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2025
Wideout Jeremiah Smith is something of a metaphysical wonder.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for metaphysical
Adjective
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Over the 1960s and 1970s, as well as ever since, a combination of observational and theoretical advances unequivocally demonstrated the success of the Big Bang in describing our Universe and predicting its properties.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
23 Sep. 2025
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The unfortunate reality is that relocation, once unthinkable, is no longer theoretical.—
Feleti Penitala Teo,
Time,
22 Sep. 2025
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Solace went back to being an independent gruesome detective story, though with a supernatural twist.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Sep. 2025
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The Tale of Baba Yaga at the 1910 Finnish Farm features a 10-minute play based on a Slavic folk tale of a supernatural old woman who lives in a hut and can either help or hinder anyone passing through her forest.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
21 Sep. 2025
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In past years during Halloween, a Ghost Galaxy overlay has filled the ride with paranormal activity with the help of projections, lighting and sound effects.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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Jacqueline Nuñez bought the house in May 2022 with a mortgage from Needham Bank and opened it as a tourist attraction – giving tours, renting it for overnight paranormal investigations, holding events there and even offering camping on the property.—
Paul Edward Parker,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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Roberta Boffo and Sébastien Preschoux went more abstract with various shapes and patterns.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
25 Sep. 2025
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The Ripple Effect Through it all, what drives me is not abstract performance metrics but impact.—
Annabelle Huang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Dani Shapiro’s Signal Fires is a meditation on human connectedness that feels transcendental.—
Anna Bruno
September 19,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
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Recently, the director picked up transcendental meditation — a famous practice of the late David Lynch — from her friend, Vera Drew.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
4 Aug. 2025
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No more conceptual discussions — start sewing!—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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What stood out most during the performance was how, despite its conceptual format, the show remained filled with energy and a celebratory vibe throughout.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
25 Sep. 2025
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In the sequel, central character Sam has exposed their mystical Bunny adventures in a book, and her fellow Bunnies come after her with a vengeance.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Sep. 2025
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Most of the books on this list feature witchy humans, but the heroine of this one is a ciguapa, a mystical Dominican legend whose feet turn backward during the full moon.—
Lia Amador,
PEOPLE,
20 Sep. 2025
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After all, calculators are more reliable than mental math.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Trump has long questioned Biden's mental ability.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Metaphysical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metaphysical. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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