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
Known for his otherworldly, powerful designs, Mugler often plays with unexpected textures—and these avant-garde metal strap details are a prime example.
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Meg Walters, InStyle, 3 Feb. 2026
His otherworldly talent is undeniable, as are his incredible physicality and mental strength.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
The book details the life and otherworldly visions of Black Elk, the Oglala Lakota healer and shaman who bore witness to the horrors of white settler colonialism firsthand, including at the battles of Little Big Horn (1876) and Wounded Knee (1890).
—Shannon Taggart, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
After a top coat, Sun added asymmetrical groupings of rhinestones, jewels, sequins, and caviar beads for a truly otherworldly outcome.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 28 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for otherworldly
Meg Walters, InStyle, 3 Feb. 2026
His otherworldly talent is undeniable, as are his incredible physicality and mental strength.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
The book details the life and otherworldly visions of Black Elk, the Oglala Lakota healer and shaman who bore witness to the horrors of white settler colonialism firsthand, including at the battles of Little Big Horn (1876) and Wounded Knee (1890).
—Shannon Taggart, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
After a top coat, Sun added asymmetrical groupings of rhinestones, jewels, sequins, and caviar beads for a truly otherworldly outcome.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for otherworldly
Adjective
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The newsroom grapple with the the terrifying possibility that the outbreak may not be a conventional virus at all but something supernatural and dangerous.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
19 Feb. 2026
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The film’s amorphous turn into supernatural territory in the final act proves equally underwhelming.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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When two relatives vanish and a murder steeped in paranormal energy points to a deadly conspiracy, Sophy Harper and Luke Wells must work together to uncover the truth, even as secrets and an undeniable attraction threaten to complicate everything.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2026
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Coogler’s latest project draws on his Southern roots and family history to deliver a paranormal tale about two brothers who open a juke joint in their Mississippi hometown.—
Quincy Bowie,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Thus, an incredible quest for stardust unfolds before our very eyes, a transcendental adventure that has much to teach us about the importance of method, perseverance, and humility.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2026
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Magician Doug Henning announces plans to build Veda Land, a theme park based on magic, mysticism and transcendental meditation, in Osceola County.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Following Kellou, a young woman who sees distressing visions of the past and future, the film is both a mystical parable and a metaphor-heavy narrative.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2026
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The cuirass, a piece of armor consisting of a breastplate and backplate fastened together, was inspired by another set piece in the film — a mystical siren painted on a ship.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The general thrust of the changes were to de-melodramatize Salieri’s action and to focus more attention on his guilt and metaphysical torment.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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But, after Hume, liberals came increasingly to find even the barest invocation of metaphysical principles to be an embarrassment.—
Christopher Beha,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Otherworldly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/otherworldly. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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