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
His concern was metaphysical confusion.
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Big Think, 2 Mar. 2026
The general thrust of the changes were to de-melodramatize Salieri’s action and to focus more attention on his guilt and metaphysical torment.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Under this clash of Venus and Uranus, a blind spot could impact your literal plans or more metaphysical beliefs.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2026
Breaking down such a layered metaphysical concept with the relatively few words left in this review would be a fool’s errand, but suffice it to say that all of the math miraculously checks out.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 26 Jan. 2026
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Big Think, 2 Mar. 2026
The general thrust of the changes were to de-melodramatize Salieri’s action and to focus more attention on his guilt and metaphysical torment.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Under this clash of Venus and Uranus, a blind spot could impact your literal plans or more metaphysical beliefs.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2026
Breaking down such a layered metaphysical concept with the relatively few words left in this review would be a fool’s errand, but suffice it to say that all of the math miraculously checks out.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 26 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for metaphysical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for metaphysical
Adjective
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For Jewish leaders, the threat is no longer theoretical.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Mar. 2026
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Where previous editions treated AI with theoretical enthusiasm, this year’s market found practitioners speaking in more practical, and sometimes cautious, terms.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2026
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Brendon, who portrayed Xander Harris on the long-running supernatural drama, was a central figure in the series' original cast and remained closely connected to fans of the show in the years that followed.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Oddfellow, on the other hand, was cerebral and controlled, preferring to use supernatural powers and mess with people’s minds.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
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For Michael Baer, a 59-year-old from Scottsdale, Arizona, the idea of being politically caught in the middle did not feel abstract.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Mar. 2026
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One, affordability is not just an abstract issue but a life-or-death situation for New Yorkers around the state, who should not be expected to pick between heating or cooling their homes in extreme weather and the ability to put food on the table.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
22 Mar. 2026
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The film following a pair of paranormal podcasters (Nina Kiri and Adam DiMarco) who stumble upon a disturbing set of recordings.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Mar. 2026
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In his directorial debut, Ian Tuason plays with the senses in this chilling flick about a pair of paranormal podcasters who are sent a series of disturbing audio files.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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Red Rock presented a revised conceptual site plan to Rowan County Department of Planning & Development.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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An early conceptual plan the team submitted to the city shows how its designers plan to connect local streets through the site.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
23 Mar. 2026
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There are some proactive stress management techniques that the ACC endorses, including transcendental meditation and yoga.—
Mara Gordon,
NPR,
17 Mar. 2026
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Some here are under the thrall of a pastor, who has convinced one particular couple, whose relationship already is fraught, that their 12-year-old son (Archer Geye) is capable of assuming a transcendental identity, so to speak.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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The act provides ways for a victim to seek relief from being harmed by doxing, or the act of intentionally using another’s personally identifiable information, including social media profiles, without consent with the intent to harass, cause mental anguish or create fear of bodily harm or death.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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De-stress on a daily basis to help your mental and emotional battery.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
23 Mar. 2026
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Giant subterranean sandworms measuring 1,500 feet long; a narcotic that fuels interstellar travel and bends a user’s perception of space-time; a mystical cabal of eugenicist witches—the list goes on.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
19 Mar. 2026
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On the question of how Korean content had come to dominate global popular culture, Hwang offered a structural rather than a mystical answer.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Metaphysical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metaphysical. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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