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
In the comics, Batman is part of the Justice League and fights otherworldly threats, but not in his own movies.
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James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
Known as the porcelain boudoir of Maria Amalia of Saxony, queen of Naples, the chamber evokes an otherworldly garden.
—Laura May Todd, Architectural Digest, 18 Aug. 2025
In Namibia, Shipwreck Lodge in the desolate Skeleton Coast National Park and the secluded Hoanib Valley Camp are oases of luxury in otherworldly settings.
—Erina Pinar, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2025
Indeed, while many visitors like to take in the otherworldly sights of this mystical country by driving its ring road, the best, and easily most relaxing way, is to explore everything Iceland has to offer by sea.
—Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 7 Aug. 2025
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James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
Known as the porcelain boudoir of Maria Amalia of Saxony, queen of Naples, the chamber evokes an otherworldly garden.
—Laura May Todd, Architectural Digest, 18 Aug. 2025
In Namibia, Shipwreck Lodge in the desolate Skeleton Coast National Park and the secluded Hoanib Valley Camp are oases of luxury in otherworldly settings.
—Erina Pinar, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2025
Indeed, while many visitors like to take in the otherworldly sights of this mystical country by driving its ring road, the best, and easily most relaxing way, is to explore everything Iceland has to offer by sea.
—Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 7 Aug. 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.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Like other games in the series, Persona 5 Royal follows a group of teens up against a supernatural threat.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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Rivera was an army veteran who worked on paranormal research and investigations for more than a decade.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Sep. 2025
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In this film franchise, nothing is as strong as the love between paranormal investigators Ed (Patrick Wilson) and Lorraine Warren (Vera Farmiga).—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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To the transcendental artist these conventional interpretations of reality are emotional and rational constructs devised by man to dilute or explain away the transcendental.—
Roy Scranton
August 20,
Literary Hub,
20 Aug. 2025
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Recently, the director picked up transcendental meditation — a famous practice of the late David Lynch — from her friend, Vera Drew.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
4 Aug. 2025
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As far as the car’s importance for Fuchs, up until that point, the Austrian artist had risen to prominence for his religious and mystical depictions.—
Trinity Francis,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Moreover, the mystical experiences that these medicines offer as pathways to connect people to the divine are profound.—
Pardis Mahdavi,
The Conversation,
27 Aug. 2025
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Gleason, famously fascinated with UFOs and metaphysical theory, dreamed up the circular home that embodied futuristic ambition while showcasing old-fashioned craftsmanship.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
3 Sep. 2025
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Dao and qi are two metaphysical categories that persisted throughout the history of Chinese thought, with various interpretations of their unification and separation.—
Daniel Birnbaum,
Artforum,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Otherworldly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/otherworldly. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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