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
What begins as paranormal record-keeping gradually reveals a mythic tale centered on people who, fittingly, were mostly writers.
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Shannon Taggart, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
The miniseries takes an anthological approach, examining how the mysterious facility causes all manner of paranormal phenomena on The Loop’s many citizens.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Jan. 2026
For pure spectacle, Mardi Gras World reveals how the city’s legendary floats come alive; Vue Orleans delivers 360-degree views and smart interactive storytelling; and New Orleans Secrets tours takes you inside haunted buildings after dark for a paranormal experience with real atmospheric bite.
—Sophie Morgan, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
This season takes a hellish turn, as our caveman protagonist encounters undead and other paranormal enemies.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
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Shannon Taggart, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
The miniseries takes an anthological approach, examining how the mysterious facility causes all manner of paranormal phenomena on The Loop’s many citizens.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Jan. 2026
For pure spectacle, Mardi Gras World reveals how the city’s legendary floats come alive; Vue Orleans delivers 360-degree views and smart interactive storytelling; and New Orleans Secrets tours takes you inside haunted buildings after dark for a paranormal experience with real atmospheric bite.
—Sophie Morgan, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
This season takes a hellish turn, as our caveman protagonist encounters undead and other paranormal enemies.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paranormal
Adjective
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The film, which premiered in the Berlinale Forum, addresses Indonesia’s deforestation crisis through its supernatural premise.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2026
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Their connection is immediate, supernatural, and deeply erotic.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The general thrust of the changes were to de-melodramatize Salieri’s action and to focus more attention on his guilt and metaphysical torment.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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But, after Hume, liberals came increasingly to find even the barest invocation of metaphysical principles to be an embarrassment.—
Christopher Beha,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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Thus, an incredible quest for stardust unfolds before our very eyes, a transcendental adventure that has much to teach us about the importance of method, perseverance, and humility.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2026
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Magician Doug Henning announces plans to build Veda Land, a theme park based on magic, mysticism and transcendental meditation, in Osceola County.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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