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
Created by Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews, The Boroughs followed a group of older misfits at a retirement community who become entangled in an otherworldly mystery lurking beneath them.
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Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 June 2026
Desires are stemming from an otherworldly place today!
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
Then, in the spring of 1800, remote regions of Kentucky became the setting for strange, otherworldly scenes.
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Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
The extraterrestrials wiped Daniel and Margaret’s memories of that night, knowing that when the aliens someday returned, the pair would be able to relay their otherworldly messages to the citizens of Earth.
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Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for otherworldly
Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 June 2026
Desires are stemming from an otherworldly place today!
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
Then, in the spring of 1800, remote regions of Kentucky became the setting for strange, otherworldly scenes.
—
Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
The extraterrestrials wiped Daniel and Margaret’s memories of that night, knowing that when the aliens someday returned, the pair would be able to relay their otherworldly messages to the citizens of Earth.
—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for otherworldly
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These thin sheets of lead containing scratches of supernatural desires were used to sway a court case, target a rival, or even a lover, as per Archaeology News.
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In the popular imagination, romantasy is a heterosexual affair, centered on mortal heroines and their supernatural suitors.
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Night School had been known for making new kinds of experiences — particularly 2016’s Oxenfree, a paranormal game inspired by coming-of-age movies, which was available for PC, XBox, and PlayStation 4.
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These lead directly to the creation of Altered Items, which are just objects infused with paranormal powers.
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Some participants even characterize their experiences as transcendental, ecstatic, or spiritual.
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But in Soni’s careful translation, the repetitions and subtle variation of Verma’s poems also achieve a haunting, transcendental resonance.
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The series produced genuinely chilling tales and characters, from Zeebo the Clown to mystical shop owner Sardo.
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Stepping into the Witch’s Cottage, North Hollywood’s latest mystical hangout, feels a bit like following a trail of breadcrumbs in a fairy tale.
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In both the real and metaphysical locations of the show, the backgrounds are all painted by hand, something which was pointed out took up a lot of time due to the number of paintings in the show and due to the number of montages.
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In the 18th century Samuel Johnson coined the term metaphysical poets to criticize Donne, John Cleveland, and Abraham Cowley.
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“Otherworldly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/otherworldly. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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