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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
Glenn Turner, the former owner of a pagan and metaphysical shop, is running as a member of the Green Party.
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Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Matarrese delves into the history underlying these two women’s longstanding feud and arrives at a tragicomic, inventive meditation on the metaphysical possibility of reconciliation and forgiveness.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
However, the practice exists in a legal gray area, with sellers facing potential bans due to Etsy's policy on metaphysical services.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
The exhibition embraces contradiction, images that are grotesque and sacred, humorous and terrifying, physical and metaphysical.
—George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Matarrese delves into the history underlying these two women’s longstanding feud and arrives at a tragicomic, inventive meditation on the metaphysical possibility of reconciliation and forgiveness.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
However, the practice exists in a legal gray area, with sellers facing potential bans due to Etsy's policy on metaphysical services.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
The exhibition embraces contradiction, images that are grotesque and sacred, humorous and terrifying, physical and metaphysical.
—George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for metaphysical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for metaphysical
Adjective
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Cherowbrier’s comparison between AI and the Internet regarding its impact on racing reflects how rapidly AI has moved from theoretical possibility to practical tool.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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The risk is not theoretical The dangers of hot, humid weather are not new to professional soccer players and tournament organizers, though the risks are getting more pronounced as the planet warms.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
4 June 2026
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Obsession, a Toronto premiere that has since turned into one of the year’s unlikeliest box-office successes with rare, late-run weekend gains, traces how forbidden desire spirals into supernatural terror.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
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Brodie explores the allure of the pop-cultural underdog and writes about her characters’ chemistry and near-supernatural connection in a way that makes improv seem like literal magic.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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The pieces are abstract but appear to show featureless human figures sitting atop globular, cloud-like shapes that float in the air.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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These are not abstract concerns.—
Mayra Rodriguez Valladares,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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Make That Movie star Sam Campbell will offer views on the relationship of creativity to success, and comedian and actress Jess Knappett encourages Buxton to be more open-minded about the metaphysical and paranormal world to seem cooler.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
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How to Disappear Completely follows Hazel, who — 20 years after her sister vanished following a strange paranormal encounter — remains haunted by grief and unsettling bouts of déjà vu.—
Shyla Watson,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
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More conceptual questions that don’t include a number to optimize can’t easily be studied with AlphaEvolve.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
1 June 2026
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In reality, little was lost in the scuffle over the conceptual work.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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But in Soni’s careful translation, the repetitions and subtle variation of Verma’s poems also achieve a haunting, transcendental resonance.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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Torn recently opened for transcendental drone purveyors Sunn O))), and longtime Sunn collaborator Randall Dunn produced imagine.—
Reed Jackson,
SPIN,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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The book does often feel like a recording of a mental jam session, but there is also a sense of being guided by a kind of hesitating yet urgent voice that needs to get things figured out.—
Craig Morgan Teicher,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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The Eternal Values promise Mierers lured followers in with discussions of enlightenment and mental clarity, often revolving around diet, exercise, celibacy, and the willingness to give up material possessions.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
1 June 2026
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Eager to earn back Giles’ trust, Jenny purchases a mystical orb and translates an ancient text to perform the ritual to restore Angel’s soul.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
7 June 2026
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Read below to find out what the 6/6 portal's mystical energy means for your Sun sign.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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“Metaphysical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metaphysical. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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