extrasensory

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Recent Examples of extrasensory From the above example, friend one and two demonstrate a relatively standard range of sensitivity, while friend three and four exhibit more extreme extrasensory abilities. Aliza Kelly Faragher, Allure, 2 July 2018 Burton Lane and Alan Jay Lerner’s extrasensory musical comes back to us courtesy of the Irish Repertory Theater. Alexis Soloski, New York Times, 21 June 2018 Making out with Elektra Natchios in the rain demonstrates Daredevil’s extrasensory abilities. Peter Nagy, The Atlantic, 19 Mar. 2018 So, in addition to her boundless cleverness, Matilda develops some extrasensory powers as a defense against the small-mindedness of the adults around her. Punch Shaw, star-telegram.com, 15 June 2017 The laboratory has conducted studies on extrasensory perception and telekinesis from its cramped quarters in the basement of the university’s engineering building since 1979. Randy Dotinga, WIRED, 12 Feb. 2007
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extrasensory
Adjective
  • The wine-loving psychic is wearing a silky robe paired with pearls, palm trees behind her.
    Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2026
  • What should be a perfect evening turns into chaos with the arrival of a psychic.
    Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 19 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • The Beatles’ mystical bond will come across in the movie, said Mescal.
    Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Their attempt to decipher Chtcheglov’s mystical phrase lasted 15 years.
    Andrew Holter, The Atlantic, 31 Dec. 2025
Adjective
  • Thematically, this movie is about flight and transportation — both the physical flights that one takes, but also the emotional and spiritual flights.
    Jason Parham, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Aaron, who lost more than 200 pounds following a near-death experience in 2021, has described his previous health scare as a spiritual wake-up call.
    Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Although Nuccio is as down to earth as anyone could be, and definitely not a mystic, there can be no disputing his stature as a remarkable man.
    Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Madonna was born and raised Catholic but has long practiced the Jewish mystic tradition of Kabbalah and adopted the Hebrew name Esther in 2004, per The Forward.
    Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025
Adjective
  • The Hyperia uses an ultra-precise direct-drive tracking system that locks celestial targets in the center of the sensor.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Jan. 2026
  • This celestial being may hold the key to ending the brutal conflict, but only if the soldiers can suppress their individual desires and work together.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026

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“Extrasensory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extrasensory. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.

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