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
In the Travel Channel series, Jack shows Ozzie and Sharon footage of paranormal activity and tries to get their take on it.
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Julie Tremaine, People.com, 22 July 2025
Ghost Tour: Explore the town’s haunted streets and listen to eerie stories about its mining history and paranormal activity.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 July 2025
Jack has established a successful career as a paranormal investigator.
—Julie Tremaine, People.com, 22 July 2025
The doll was eventually handed over to Ed and Lorraine Warren, who became famous for collecting paranormal objects and artifacts.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 17 July 2025
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Julie Tremaine, People.com, 22 July 2025
Ghost Tour: Explore the town’s haunted streets and listen to eerie stories about its mining history and paranormal activity.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 July 2025
Jack has established a successful career as a paranormal investigator.
—Julie Tremaine, People.com, 22 July 2025
The doll was eventually handed over to Ed and Lorraine Warren, who became famous for collecting paranormal objects and artifacts.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paranormal
Adjective
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Critics from Rotten Tomatoes appreciate how Anvari keeps supernatural appearances to a minimum, leaving much to the imagination.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Nevermore Academy remains central to the series, serving as the eerie boarding school where Wednesday continues her supernatural education.—
Aya Al-Hakim,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Vendors will offer beads, minerals, gemstones, custom jewelry, fossils, artifacts, and metaphysical stones.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Aug. 2025
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The series invites fans on a metaphysical road trip through the West Coast sunset with a euphoric lineup designed to illuminate audiences and create space for community, connection and spiritual transformation.—
Caroline Tell,
Forbes.com,
16 July 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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By the late 1970s, Gayden had embraced transcendental Indian and Native American spirituality and formed the funk and jazz jam band Skyboat.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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“Paranormal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paranormal. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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