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
This season takes a hellish turn, as our caveman protagonist encounters undead and other paranormal enemies.
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Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
This one follows two teenage boys coming to understand their sexuality as a paranormal force starts to stalk them, taking the form of each other.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 20 Jan. 2026
As the only historic hotel along the Texas Gulf Coast, Grand Galvez leans into its lore with regular tours recounting paranormal activities.
—Kelsey Ogletree, Midwest Living, 11 Jan. 2026
Near the opening of the novel, Eleanor is hired to help a scientist observe paranormal phenomena inside the mansion of the title.
—Boris Kachka, The Atlantic, 9 Jan. 2026
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Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
This one follows two teenage boys coming to understand their sexuality as a paranormal force starts to stalk them, taking the form of each other.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 20 Jan. 2026
As the only historic hotel along the Texas Gulf Coast, Grand Galvez leans into its lore with regular tours recounting paranormal activities.
—Kelsey Ogletree, Midwest Living, 11 Jan. 2026
Near the opening of the novel, Eleanor is hired to help a scientist observe paranormal phenomena inside the mansion of the title.
—Boris Kachka, The Atlantic, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paranormal
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In this supernatural thriller, you’re transported back to the 1980’s and 90’s of Charleston, South Carolina, where a book club turns into a neighborhood watch as a newcomer to the city might be a blood-sucking demon.—
Amanda Favazza,
Southern Living,
6 Feb. 2026
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Plot details are vague other then it being described as a dark academia young adult novel with a supernatural edge that will leave readers breathless.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2026
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Suffice to say that Zi’s condition may not be a physical issue or even a mental one but, rather, a metaphysical state.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
4 Feb. 2026
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Breaking down such a layered metaphysical concept with the relatively few words left in this review would be a fool’s errand, but suffice it to say that all of the math miraculously checks out.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 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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Lynch, a longtime practitioner of transcendental meditation, will also be honored with a group meditation scheduled on Jan. 20, his birthday.—
Charlie Vargas,
Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Paranormal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paranormal. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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