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
New claims that the United States has recovered remains of four separate species of alien life are sending shockwaves throughout the UFO disclosure movement, further drumming up conversations surrounding the government’s knowledge of otherworldly life.
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Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2026
There's a similar Fountain of Youth story with a comparable otherworldly element in the Netflix series.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 23 May 2026
In a world of drivers mostly ruled by their corporate sponsors, Busch was an otherworldly talent who simply did not give a damn.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
Victor Wembanyama put on an otherworldly performance last night to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a double-overtime win over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals.
—Tim Rohan, NBC news, 19 May 2026
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Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2026
There's a similar Fountain of Youth story with a comparable otherworldly element in the Netflix series.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 23 May 2026
In a world of drivers mostly ruled by their corporate sponsors, Busch was an otherworldly talent who simply did not give a damn.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
Victor Wembanyama put on an otherworldly performance last night to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a double-overtime win over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals.
—Tim Rohan, NBC news, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for otherworldly
Adjective
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But, for as intriguing as all of those answers were, the driving force behind the episode was not very supernatural at all.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
28 May 2026
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Like Stranger Things, The Boroughs features a supernatural mystery that is uncovered by a plucky group of underdogs—rather than teenagers, our heroes are a group of retirees who live in the titular retirement home.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Make That Movie star Sam Campbell will offer views on the relationship of creativity to success, and comedian and actress Jess Knappett encourages Buxton to be more open-minded about the metaphysical and paranormal world to seem cooler.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
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How to Disappear Completely follows Hazel, who — 20 years after her sister vanished following a strange paranormal encounter — remains haunted by grief and unsettling bouts of déjà vu.—
Shyla Watson,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
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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.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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Torn recently opened for transcendental drone purveyors Sunn O))), and longtime Sunn collaborator Randall Dunn produced imagine.—
Reed Jackson,
SPIN,
1 June 2026
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Some of you might explore mystical or spiritual disciplines that are intriguing and mysterious.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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At Pasadena Playhouse, where a revival of the 1947 musical is occurring, some of the audience may already have a different miracle in mind, unrelated to any mystical Scottish hokum coming up in the plot.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
27 May 2026
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Andrews has continued to work on TV, including Sinbad, as Jafar on Once Upon a Time in Wonderland, and on the Wachowskis’ metaphysical epic Sense8.—
Andrew Walsh,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 May 2026
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Huxley’s critique is clear; America mistakes body for spirit, promiscuously confusing the physical with the metaphysical.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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“Otherworldly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/otherworldly. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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