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
An otherworldly talent — my #1 prospect for the ‘26 draft for a reason.
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Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2025
Neptune, the planet of dreams, illusions and mysticism, is home in Pisces — transiting this zodiac sign since 2011 — amplifying these otherworldly qualities, while evoking a desire for escapism, spirituality and the pursuit of transcendence.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
In 1971, astronaut Dave Scott had a more otherworldly experience.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 18 Mar. 2025
The music endows the revival with a fluidity that is made all the more haunting by the otherworldly echoes of Peter Rice’s sound design.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025
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Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2025
Neptune, the planet of dreams, illusions and mysticism, is home in Pisces — transiting this zodiac sign since 2011 — amplifying these otherworldly qualities, while evoking a desire for escapism, spirituality and the pursuit of transcendence.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
In 1971, astronaut Dave Scott had a more otherworldly experience.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 18 Mar. 2025
The music endows the revival with a fluidity that is made all the more haunting by the otherworldly echoes of Peter Rice’s sound design.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for otherworldly
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Armed with her signature razor-sharp wit and deadpan charm, Wednesday is also plunged into a new bone-chilling supernatural mystery.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
23 Apr. 2025
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The rules allow investigators of every social class and how to bring them together for a game of supernatural mystery.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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
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Some strange sightings in the neck of the woods, however, set a paranormal tone and a mystery to resolve that intertwines with each of the four main characters.—
Diego Argüello,
Rolling Stone,
19 Apr. 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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From transcendental meditation to online shopping, these are the pop star's must-haves for touring.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Fred is left to make sense of his wife’s disappearance in a story that takes a mystical turn.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
28 Apr. 2025
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The novel follows Fred Scully (Pitt), who after traveling through Europe for two years, wind up in Ireland with his wife and daughter, and on a mystical whim of Jennifer’s, buy an old farmhouse which stands in the shadow of a castle.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2025
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The song borders on the absurd, but its faith in the metaphysical properties of a melody is infectious.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
22 Apr. 2025
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But now, almost five years after the pandemic, what exactly is driving this metaphysical renaissance?—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Otherworldly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/otherworldly. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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