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
For all those otherworldly effects, finding DMT in the everyday world is surprisingly easy.
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Andy Greenberg, Wired News, 22 May 2025
For example, the company’s experienced skipper Allesandro might take you out to see the otherworldly beauty of the Maddalena Islands, drop you in Maddalena town for a sunset aperitivo, and then return you in time for dinner.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
The otherworldly dunes here resemble the iconic mounds at New Mexico’s White Sands National Park and are magnificent enough to take your breath away.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 May 2025
This is what gives the wine its otherworldly intensity.
—Betty Gold Kider, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 May 2025
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Andy Greenberg, Wired News, 22 May 2025
For example, the company’s experienced skipper Allesandro might take you out to see the otherworldly beauty of the Maddalena Islands, drop you in Maddalena town for a sunset aperitivo, and then return you in time for dinner.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
The otherworldly dunes here resemble the iconic mounds at New Mexico’s White Sands National Park and are magnificent enough to take your breath away.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 May 2025
This is what gives the wine its otherworldly intensity.
—Betty Gold Kider, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for otherworldly
Adjective
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Along with being experts in the martial arts, many of the competitors exhibit supernatural abilities.—
Michileen Martin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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The coven of The Craft (1996) Careful around this cult classic's supernatural crew!—
EW.com,
EW.com,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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The experience blends Key West history with a hands-on paranormal investigation, plus time spent sitting face-to-face with the haunted doll.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
8 May 2025
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This Conjuring film, like the others, is inspired by the real-life case files of paranormal investigators and couple, Ed (Patrick Wilson) and Lorraine Warren (Vera Farmiga).—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2025
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After decades of unleashing all sorts of brilliant, transcendental digs to people of all races and backgrounds, has Patti LuPone gone too far by doubling down on her feud with two prestigious actresses of color?—
Raven Smith,
Vogue,
28 May 2025
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Plus, the music is still transcendental across the board.—
David Jagneaux,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Both happened to be born on the same day in 1995, adding to the mystical alignment of it all.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2025
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The original show’s premise dealt with a demonic invasion being thwarted by plucky heroes in mystical samurai armor, which worked sort of like power armor.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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And that was the metaphysical American transformation of news into entertainment.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
13 June 2025
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The Foundation Of Strategic Thinking The Vedas scriptures do not only dwell on metaphysical concepts but also emphasize the principles of truth, cosmic order and sacrifice for the collective good.—
Pankaj Vasani,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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“Otherworldly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/otherworldly. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
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