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
Its decaying corridors and operating rooms have inspired countless urban legends, ghost stories, and paranormal investigations.
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
Sennott and Murphy aren’t the only celebrities who have experienced paranormal phenomena in their lives, either.
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Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
Was paranormal activity involved?
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Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
Tom’s insistence on finding semi-plausible, scientific explanations for the island’s paranormal activity — especially the infamous Sea Hag in episode three — ultimately comes from a well-meaning, albeit misguided, place.
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Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
7 June 2026
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
Sennott and Murphy aren’t the only celebrities who have experienced paranormal phenomena in their lives, either.
—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
Was paranormal activity involved?
—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
Tom’s insistence on finding semi-plausible, scientific explanations for the island’s paranormal activity — especially the infamous Sea Hag in episode three — ultimately comes from a well-meaning, albeit misguided, place.
—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
7 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paranormal
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These thin sheets of lead containing scratches of supernatural desires were used to sway a court case, target a rival, or even a lover, as per Archaeology News.
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In the popular imagination, romantasy is a heterosexual affair, centered on mortal heroines and their supernatural suitors.
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Instrumental rock music of the kind Horse Lords make—hypnotic, hyper-focused, complex—usually carries a whiff of manifesto, offering a map toward transcendence of some political, metaphysical, or pick-your-variety kind.
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Rationality lurks in theology from the beginning, just as philosophy never shakes off its yearning for the metaphysical.
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Some participants even characterize their experiences as transcendental, ecstatic, or spiritual.
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But in Soni’s careful translation, the repetitions and subtle variation of Verma’s poems also achieve a haunting, transcendental resonance.
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“Paranormal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paranormal. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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