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
See All Example Sentences for otherworldly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for otherworldly
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The twins successfully pack the juke joint with customers who are intoxicated by Sammie’s supernatural skills with a guitar—Delta Slim describes Black music as a kind of magic, and in another striking scene, Sammie’s playing summons the spirits of the revelers’ ancestors and descendants.—
Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2025
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The film, set in 1930s Mississippi and layered with supernatural tension, required not just historical precision but spiritual and emotional resonance.—
Essence,
Essence,
1 May 2025
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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
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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
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Photo: Alfama Films No one writes dialogue like Cronenberg — perplexing alien dialogue, a sci-fi tongue of oddball terminology and metaphysical shop talk.—
A.A. Dowd,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2025
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Owning pets is also a metaphysical threat to the fabric of reality, even for straights.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them.,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Otherworldly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/otherworldly. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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