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
Research has found, for example, that belief in paranormal phenomena is associated with lower trust in science and medicine.
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Bernard D. Digregorio, The Conversation, 16 July 2025
According to the society's website, Rivera was a Bridgeport, Conn. native who had worked on paranormal research and investigations for over 10 years.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 16 July 2025
Annabelle is part of the Occult Museum collection of famed, late paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren
Visitors are always told to heed the warning on the case not to touch.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 15 July 2025
Rivera’s death was confirmed on Facebook by the New England Society for Psychic Research, founded by paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren in Connecticut.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 15 July 2025
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Bernard D. Digregorio, The Conversation, 16 July 2025
According to the society's website, Rivera was a Bridgeport, Conn. native who had worked on paranormal research and investigations for over 10 years.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 16 July 2025
Annabelle is part of the Occult Museum collection of famed, late paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren
Visitors are always told to heed the warning on the case not to touch.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 15 July 2025
Rivera’s death was confirmed on Facebook by the New England Society for Psychic Research, founded by paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren in Connecticut.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 15 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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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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His willingness to take his talent to Bologna and Brescia to give himself the best chance of making World Cup squads was a transcendental choice.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
30 June 2025
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“Paranormal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paranormal. Accessed 14 Aug. 2025.
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