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
Foreign technology disguised as otherworldly visitors?
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Jeff Spry, Space.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Last July, four people from rural Idaho were murdered by a man who believed he was sent on a mission from otherworldly beings.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 10 Mar. 2026
Kayak or paddleboard the crystal-clear waves or recline on the wide, sunny coast and enjoy the otherworldly views.
—Madeline Bilis, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
But that didn’t stop Knicks coach Mike Brown, from speaking about the otherworldly career that James has put together.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 8 Mar. 2026
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Jeff Spry, Space.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Last July, four people from rural Idaho were murdered by a man who believed he was sent on a mission from otherworldly beings.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 10 Mar. 2026
Kayak or paddleboard the crystal-clear waves or recline on the wide, sunny coast and enjoy the otherworldly views.
—Madeline Bilis, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
But that didn’t stop Knicks coach Mike Brown, from speaking about the otherworldly career that James has put together.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 8 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for otherworldly
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Olivia Simon, United States, 2025, WORLD PREMIERE Trapped alone in a haunted room, a paranormal researcher’s experiment goes horrifically wrong.—
William Earl,
Variety,
25 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
Adjective
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To the victim, a transcendental thief is still a thief.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
22 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
Adjective
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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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The movie addresses metaphysical questions such as the egregore of a generation, the nature of evil, and the search for God in times of His absence.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2026
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The most fundamental consequences of being struck by lightning are often metaphysical, and not easily communicable.—
Jacob Stern,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Otherworldly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/otherworldly. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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