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
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.
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Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Synchronicity as a quasi-scientific, metaphysical phenomenon was first conceived by Carl Jung.
—Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
There are still jokes, but the second half often feels like one of those modern horror movies where the real villain is a metaphysical concept, like trauma — or in this case, food.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2025
Gleason, famously fascinated with UFOs and metaphysical theory, dreamed up the circular home that embodied futuristic ambition while showcasing old-fashioned craftsmanship.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2025
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Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Synchronicity as a quasi-scientific, metaphysical phenomenon was first conceived by Carl Jung.
—Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
There are still jokes, but the second half often feels like one of those modern horror movies where the real villain is a metaphysical concept, like trauma — or in this case, food.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2025
Gleason, famously fascinated with UFOs and metaphysical theory, dreamed up the circular home that embodied futuristic ambition while showcasing old-fashioned craftsmanship.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for metaphysical
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Our own investments in AI over the last decade have transitioned from theoretical exploration to practical implementation, delivering tangible results for businesses.—
Derya Matras,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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To overcome that, some investors are choosing to back companies that use AI to solve immediate and costly business problems for established large clients, rather than chase a theoretical potential.—
Ganesh Rao,Julianna Tatelbaum,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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This discovery unveils a supernatural mystery.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
6 Oct. 2025
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Indy immediately senses something doesn't feel right and tries to protect Todd from a supernatural force that threatens their lives.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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The two paranormal investigators founded the New England Society for Psychic Research (NESPR) in the '50s and worked on over 10,000 cases together, writing several books about their findings and experiences.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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That kind of history and devastation can be fertile ground for paranormal investigations.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Earlier tests measured relatively abstract capabilities on reasoning puzzles and exam-style questions.—
Nikita Ostrovsky,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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This space by Bunsa Studio features a bold, abstract Svensk-Tenn pattern with a deep brown ground and vibrant pattern that easily hides spills and stains.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 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
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Emphasizing the project’s conceptual basis, one particularly ephemeral edition, The Biggest Nemyrivskiy Art Center, 2013, was a roughly nineteen-thousand-square-foot rectangle outlined on a snowy field by a plow, disappearing as soon as the snow began to melt.—
Joanna Warsza,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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And the late conceptual artist, Chris Burden, and still-active light and space artist James Turrell have ties to the school as students and instructors.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
30 Sep. 2025
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In the steamy, almost mystical atmosphere of a Turkish bath, the world stands still.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
6 Oct. 2025
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Mimicking the beauty of natural opal stone, opalite carries a mystical, otherworldly beauty that appeals to both crystal enthusiasts, collectors and none other than Taylor Swift!—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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The belief is that working on his mental approach with new goalie coach Peter Aubry, combined with a couple of technical adjustments, will help Skinner become more consistent and at his best — which is very good — more often.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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What’s at stake here is whether states should endorse practices that every major medical and mental-health association has already disavowed as dangerous and ineffective.—
Timothy Schraeder Rodriguez,
Time,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Metaphysical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metaphysical. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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