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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2
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
The fantastic is used to sketch out familiar story lines, but the metaphysical premise remains as vague as the dramatic stakes in the lives of the characters.
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2025
This time, Scott had a less metaphysical explanation for his torment.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
The materialist, physiological explanation for the phenomenon of panic generates a bright contrast with the philosophical and metaphysical inquiries that have Nicholas, and Clune, in their grip.
—Scott Stossel, The Atlantic, 9 Sep. 2025
Literary, philosophical, aviatic, and geometric references commingle to enhance Jacobs’ visual narratives achieved through an artistic process that connects art and nature at intense physical and metaphysical levels.
—Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for metaphysical
Richard Brody, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2025
This time, Scott had a less metaphysical explanation for his torment.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
The materialist, physiological explanation for the phenomenon of panic generates a bright contrast with the philosophical and metaphysical inquiries that have Nicholas, and Clune, in their grip.
—Scott Stossel, The Atlantic, 9 Sep. 2025
Literary, philosophical, aviatic, and geometric references commingle to enhance Jacobs’ visual narratives achieved through an artistic process that connects art and nature at intense physical and metaphysical levels.
—Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for metaphysical
Adjective
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Doorman highlights more recent scholarship that argues that this is an oversimplification of what were larger theoretical differences between the movement’s two founders.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
15 Oct. 2025
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The York study is theoretical, rather than observation-based.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
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This a little closer to reality, despite being supernatural, and people fall in love in the real world all the time.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Oct. 2025
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And yet, after a series of further downward spirals that will dig this scalawag even deeper into a hole and some supernatural mumbo-jumbo, his luck curiously starts to change….—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
14 Oct. 2025
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Daily and nightly tours now offer visitors its complex history, along with an occasional paranormal scare.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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Inspired by an actual case tackled by real-life married paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, The Conjuring details their work with the Perron family’s extremely haunted house.—
Gwen Ihnat,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Now, the company has launched Wings—a collection of mostly fine jewelry that’s less literal and more abstract.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
15 Oct. 2025
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One look was a pair of loose-fitting ivory denim jeans with double zippers in front and an abstract expressionist design splattered all over.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 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
Adjective
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Huang Yong Ping, the founder of the movement, along with major conceptual artists such as Geng Jianyi, Yin Xiuzhen and Shi Yong, all fell under the spell of Fluxus and carved out a unique position for the cohort within the international avant-garde.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
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Mothersbaugh, a conceptual artist and composer, co-founded the rock group DEVO and has scored 150 films, television shows, video games and hundreds of commercials through his multimedia company, Mutato Muzika.—
Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Oct. 2025
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True to its mystical desert roots, the hotel leans into Sedona's reputation as a spiritual sanctuary—with a lineup of wellness offerings that range from grounding to otherworldly.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Oct. 2025
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This emptying-out trajectory may be familiar to anyone who's read accounts of contemplative mystical experiences.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Led by Zurich, played by Trevor Jackson, the group is pushed to their mental and physical limits while trying to maintain their grades, relationships, and sense of self.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
16 Oct. 2025
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However, mental preparation is equally important, says Erin Bartlett, education coordinator at Horne Lake Caves on Vancouver Island.—
Heide Brandes,
AFAR Media,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Metaphysical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metaphysical. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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