as in supernatural
of, relating to, or being part of a reality beyond the observable physical universe
there are rumors that the old deserted mansion is the site of paranormal activity
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Recent Examples of paranormal
Wilson and Farmiga once again play real-life paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, who are forced to take on one last case in Michael Chaves’ film.
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Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga reprised their roles as paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, who in this entry are trying to vanquish a demon from a family’s home.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 7 Sep. 2025
The opening sequence of the film flashes back to meet demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren, played across the franchise by Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga, while on their very first case as paranormal investigators.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 2025
Fast-forward to the 1980s and the couple have sworn off investigating any more paranormal activities on account of Ed’s iffy heart.
—Mark Kennedy, Boston Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
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Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga reprised their roles as paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, who in this entry are trying to vanquish a demon from a family’s home.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 7 Sep. 2025
The opening sequence of the film flashes back to meet demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren, played across the franchise by Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga, while on their very first case as paranormal investigators.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 2025
Fast-forward to the 1980s and the couple have sworn off investigating any more paranormal activities on account of Ed’s iffy heart.
—Mark Kennedy, Boston Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paranormal
Adjective
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The 25% concentration of acids means this exfoliating toner works fast—like magic, some might say—to give your pores an intense, deep clean and your complexion a supernatural glow.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Musk possesses an almost supernatural ability to conjure investor zeal and create products that redefine entire industries.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This time, Scott had a less metaphysical explanation for his torment.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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The materialist, physiological explanation for the phenomenon of panic generates a bright contrast with the philosophical and metaphysical inquiries that have Nicholas, and Clune, in their grip.—
Scott Stossel,
The Atlantic,
9 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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“Paranormal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paranormal. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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