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
This exchange happens near the beginning of The Stone Door, Leonora Carrington’s metaphysical novel of the Second World War, in a dream of her nameless narrator.
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Celia Bell
july 22, Literary Hub, 22 July 2025
With the exception of one strange, teasingly surreal scene, which conjures the feel of a yakuza thriller set somewhere between a criminal underworld and a metaphysical overworld, Kurosawa sidesteps any hint of the supernatural.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 17 July 2025
His 2022 psychological horror drama Enys Men focused on a wildlife volunteer living on an island off the coast of Cornwall, whose observations of a rare flower take a dark turn into the strange and metaphysical.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 17 July 2025
Marcello Mio is Christophe Honoré’s metaphysical answer to Horwath’s political project.
—Armond White, National Review, 9 July 2025
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Celia Bell
july 22, Literary Hub, 22 July 2025
With the exception of one strange, teasingly surreal scene, which conjures the feel of a yakuza thriller set somewhere between a criminal underworld and a metaphysical overworld, Kurosawa sidesteps any hint of the supernatural.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 17 July 2025
His 2022 psychological horror drama Enys Men focused on a wildlife volunteer living on an island off the coast of Cornwall, whose observations of a rare flower take a dark turn into the strange and metaphysical.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 17 July 2025
Marcello Mio is Christophe Honoré’s metaphysical answer to Horwath’s political project.
—Armond White, National Review, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for metaphysical
Adjective
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Leadership and investors alike are demanding more than just a theoretical promise.—
Fran Rosch,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Despite his success in theoretical astronomy, this particular task was doomed from the start.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
20 Aug. 2025
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This is perhaps best illustrated through the comedy woven throughout the film’s supernatural narrative.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
21 Aug. 2025
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The taking of ritualistic body-part trophies may have also been part of a supernatural practice, according to the study.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
21 Aug. 2025
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Several stars from The Conjuring: Last Rites have spoken out about the Annabelle doll following paranormal investigator Dan Rivera's sudden death.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
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In the official trailer for Good Boy, released Monday, Indy, a loyal dog, and his owner Todd (Shane Jensen) move to a new home but find paranormal activity lurking in the dark.—
Connor Merrihew,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Aug. 2025
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Reduction In Security-Related Deal Losses: Fewer instances where security gaps are cited as the reason for losing an opportunity These metrics translate security from an abstract risk management function into tangible business results that the board can appreciate.—
Nick Ryan,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Ellsberg appears to be saying that wisdom is the ability to privilege ultimate ends over more immediate goals, or perhaps a capacity to attend to real-world consequences when faced with abstract models.—
Meghan O’Gieblyn,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 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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By the late 1970s, Gayden had embraced transcendental Indian and Native American spirituality and formed the funk and jazz jam band Skyboat.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Like many immigrants, Kuang had maintained a largely conceptual relationship to her native country as a child, slowly losing her grasp of Mandarin.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
18 Aug. 2025
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On the other hand, the Republic of Korea said that more conceptual clarity is needed for the concept of value creation.—
Nana Ama Sarfo,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Practical earth signs are encouraged to release stagnant energy in a heart-opening yoga flow and tension release facial while air signs can tap into their creativity in a mala bracelet-making workshop and their mystical energy in an aromatherapy massage.—
Anna Haines,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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The hierarchical caste and spiritual structures of Hinduism—and in particular the authoritarian nature of the relationship between gurus and their students—clearly appealed to fullblown mystical fascists like Fuller.—
Stewart Home
August 22,
Literary Hub,
22 Aug. 2025
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This definition also includes instance in which the victim is incapable of giving consent because of temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity (include due to the influence of drugs or alcohol) or because of age.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Apr. 2025
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The World Health Organization defines burnout as an occupational phenomenon which is characterized by feelings of energy depletion, increased mental distance from one's job, and reduced professional efficacy.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Metaphysical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metaphysical. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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