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 Matthew Lillard Known for his roles in Scream (1996) and Scooby-Doo (2002), Matthew Lillard had a four-episode stint on Twin Peaks: The Return as William Hastings, a high school principal with a blog dedicated to alternate dimensions and paranormal activity. Drew MacKie, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025 Aaron Goodwin is a camera operator and star of the Discovery+ paranormal and reality TV series led by paranormal investigator Zak Bagans. Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025 Currently co-writing a feature about the late paranormal DJ Art Bell, to be directed by Radio Silence with Paul Giamatti starring, Greaves’ other film credits include the horror flick Unfriended for Blumhouse and Universal and Inspector Gadget for Disney/Rideback. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2025 Her thrillers, becoming increasingly popular, bite off a lot, but always include some uncanny paranormal something or other, and a nod to the history of tragedy in Chicago. Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for paranormal
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  • Ghosting, a supernatural thriller written by Brian DeCubellis and K.S. Bruce and to be directed by Brian DeCubellis, which is now casting; and The Confidence Men, based on the book by Margalit Fox, whose screenplay was adapted by Jez Scharf (Bodkin), and which is currently targeting a director.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 17 May 2025
  • This supernatural short takes place in London in 1757 where a visionary writer locked in an insane asylum is targeted by the Devil to compose a specific poem that will allow him to lord over the Earth and its inhabitants.
    Jeff Spry, Space.com, 17 May 2025
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  • Her interest in mysteries and the occult began in the metaphysical section at her local Borders.
    Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 16 May 2025
  • In my adolescence, the fight turned emotional and metaphysical, mirroring the peaks and valleys of hormonal mood shifts.
    Carla Sosenko, Vogue, 8 May 2025
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  • Plus, the music is still transcendental across the board.
    David Jagneaux, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
  • From transcendental meditation to online shopping, these are the pop star's must-haves for touring.
    KiMi Robinson, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025

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“Paranormal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paranormal. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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