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
Writer-director Ian Tuason makes his feature directing debut with this disturbing story of Evy (Nina Kiri), who cohosts a paranormal investigation podcast while caring for her terminally ill mother.
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David Faris, TheWeek, 10 Mar. 2026
Pic was written and directed by horror filmmaker Ian Tuason, and follows the host (Nina Kiri) of a popular paranormal podcast who becomes haunted by terrifying recordings mysteriously sent her way.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2026
Saturday in Jupiter, the Mets‘ right-handed starter took the mound in a spring start that was far more normal than paranormal.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
When two relatives vanish and a murder steeped in paranormal energy points to a deadly conspiracy, Sophy Harper and Luke Wells must work together to uncover the truth, even as secrets and an undeniable attraction threaten to complicate everything.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
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David Faris, TheWeek, 10 Mar. 2026
Pic was written and directed by horror filmmaker Ian Tuason, and follows the host (Nina Kiri) of a popular paranormal podcast who becomes haunted by terrifying recordings mysteriously sent her way.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2026
Saturday in Jupiter, the Mets‘ right-handed starter took the mound in a spring start that was far more normal than paranormal.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
When two relatives vanish and a murder steeped in paranormal energy points to a deadly conspiracy, Sophy Harper and Luke Wells must work together to uncover the truth, even as secrets and an undeniable attraction threaten to complicate everything.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paranormal
Adjective
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New Line has once again brightened up to the idea of a sequel to its 2016 supernatural horror hit Lights Out.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2026
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Together, the Fruits form a coven — or, at least, something like a coven — wielding their soft supernatural powers between shifts, on and off the sales floor.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
25 Mar. 2026
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The movie addresses metaphysical questions such as the egregore of a generation, the nature of evil, and the search for God in times of His absence.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2026
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The most fundamental consequences of being struck by lightning are often metaphysical, and not easily communicable.—
Jacob Stern,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2026
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To the victim, a transcendental thief is still a thief.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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There are some proactive stress management techniques that the ACC endorses, including transcendental meditation and yoga.—
Mara Gordon,
NPR,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Paranormal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paranormal. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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