as in supernatural
of, relating to, or being part of a reality beyond the observable physical universe
a movie in which otherworldly beings live among us in a parallel universe
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Recent Examples of otherworldly
Every year, event planner Raul Ávila is given a daunting task: to transform the Metropolitan Museum of Art into an otherworldly spectacle for the annual Met Gala.
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Elise Taylor, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2025
In 1940's Sepia Panorama, the cyclical A-B-C-C-B-A form includes an otherworldly chorus of piano and bass call and response that predates bebop by half a decade and includes whole-tone scales and unheard of melodic bass played by 21-year-old Jimmy Blanton.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
Located outside the town of Torrey, Capitol Reef covers about 377 square miles—significantly larger than the 229-square-mile Zion—and it’s filled with otherworldly scenery.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2025
Immersing itself in the mysteries of the deep, the collection transforms the ocean’s endless biodiversity into an otherworldly realm.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 28 Apr. 2025
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Elise Taylor, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2025
In 1940's Sepia Panorama, the cyclical A-B-C-C-B-A form includes an otherworldly chorus of piano and bass call and response that predates bebop by half a decade and includes whole-tone scales and unheard of melodic bass played by 21-year-old Jimmy Blanton.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
Located outside the town of Torrey, Capitol Reef covers about 377 square miles—significantly larger than the 229-square-mile Zion—and it’s filled with otherworldly scenery.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2025
Immersing itself in the mysteries of the deep, the collection transforms the ocean’s endless biodiversity into an otherworldly realm.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for otherworldly
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This supernatural short takes place in London in 1757 where a visionary writer locked in an insane asylum is targeted by the Devil to compose a specific poem that will allow him to lord over the Earth and its inhabitants.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
17 May 2025
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Ghosting, a supernatural thriller written by Brian DeCubellis and K.S. Bruce and to be directed by Brian DeCubellis, which is now casting; and The Confidence Men, based on the book by Margalit Fox, whose screenplay was adapted by Jez Scharf (Bodkin), and which is currently targeting a director.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
17 May 2025
Adjective
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The real-life Judy and Tony, who both cameo in the film, picked up Ed and Lorraine's paranormal work after their retirement.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
6 May 2025
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Things get even more complicated when Yoon-gab’s possession by Gang Cheol prompts some paranormal surprises and romantic confusion.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Plus, the music is still transcendental across the board.—
David Jagneaux,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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From transcendental meditation to online shopping, these are the pop star's must-haves for touring.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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The first week of the month has an almost magical quality to it, and even mundane everyday conversations could lead to spiritual breakthroughs, mystical synchronicities, and exciting bursts of creative inspiration.—
Nina Kahn,
StyleCaster,
28 Apr. 2025
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Well, there's only one Aggie Cromwell (Debbie Reynolds), a centuries-old witch who not only introduces her grandchildren to the mystical realm of Halloweentown but also teaches them the art of broom-flying, spell-casting, fancy microwaves, potion-brewing, and more.—
EW Staff,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Her interest in mysteries and the occult began in the metaphysical section at her local Borders.—
Roya Backlund,
StyleCaster,
16 May 2025
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In my adolescence, the fight turned emotional and metaphysical, mirroring the peaks and valleys of hormonal mood shifts.—
Carla Sosenko,
Vogue,
8 May 2025
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“Otherworldly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/otherworldly. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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