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as in extraordinary
being out of the ordinary
an editor with a preternatural sense of what will interest the book-buying public
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as in supernatural
of, relating to, or being part of a reality beyond the observable physical universe
an investigator of preternatural phenomena
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as in superhuman
being so extraordinary or abnormal as to suggest powers which violate the laws of nature
a preternatural ability to predict how the stock market will perform
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Recent Examples of preternatural
That preternatural composure and no-nonsense attitude has helped Zanganeh navigate a life filled with more twists and turns than a Persian bazaar.
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Kerry A. Dolan, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
From a young age, Swift had a preternatural belief in herself and the guts to take big risks.
—Anne Sugar, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Laura’s sudden, seemingly preternatural ability to make Koeningsburg Dumplings for her host’s husband and son comes from nowhere.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 17 May 2025
Reyes’ borderline preternatural resilience quickly becomes an amusing running gag in a movie that plays like the most splatterific Looney Tunes cartoon ever made.
—Joe Leydon, Variety, 8 May 2025
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Kerry A. Dolan, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
From a young age, Swift had a preternatural belief in herself and the guts to take big risks.
—Anne Sugar, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Laura’s sudden, seemingly preternatural ability to make Koeningsburg Dumplings for her host’s husband and son comes from nowhere.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 17 May 2025
Reyes’ borderline preternatural resilience quickly becomes an amusing running gag in a movie that plays like the most splatterific Looney Tunes cartoon ever made.
—Joe Leydon, Variety, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preternatural
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The path to extraordinary results starts with recognizing what already comes naturally to you.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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While the star attractions, Hidden Dune and Star Dune, tower approximately 750 feet above the valley floor, one of the park’s extraordinary features is Medano Creek, a seasonal stream that emerges in spring and early summer.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
20 July 2025
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Prod: Andrés Jaime Santamaría) David Rodríguez, a Colombian police captain, goes undercover in a brutal jail to discover a sect which carries our ritual sacrifices in worship of a supernatural god.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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Set to shoot in New Mexico this fall, the film is about a high schooler who discovers his parents have been harboring a supernatural creature.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
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The country proves to be an African Shangri-La, where science and spirituality comfortably coexist, with T’Challa the heir to powers of superhuman strength and agility conferred by his ancestral connection to Bast, the powerful panther god.—
Ekow Eshun
July 11,
Literary Hub,
11 July 2025
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To give it a leg up, though, most teams use sensors like LIDAR and radar which provide superhuman ability.—
Brad Templeton,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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The result is an unusual savory drink that is light and crisp.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
14 July 2025
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That said, league officials presenting spending data and other economic information to owners and team leaders isn’t unusual.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
14 July 2025
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From paranormal investigators to journalists and TikTok content creators.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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Currently, the company is also developing a feature based on paranormal radio host Art Bell, with Paul Giamatti attached to star, as well as a feature based on ’80s crime drama Wiseguy.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
9 July 2025
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There is also a slightly uncanny aspect to FedEx that felt fitting.—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
20 July 2025
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Not so long ago in a living room not too far away, an uncanny replica of K-2SO stands at seven-feet tall in front of Ermer Twano’s television set.—
Olivia Petty,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 July 2025
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Yet the difference between successful, not-enough-hours-in-the-day executives and truly exceptional leaders with ample downtime often lies in their ability to protect their attention.—
Ginni Saraswati,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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Her work in front of and behind the camera has been exceptional.—
Banseka Kayembe,
Refinery29,
18 July 2025
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By the late 1970s, Gayden had embraced transcendental Indian and Native American spirituality and formed the funk and jazz jam band Skyboat.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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His willingness to take his talent to Bologna and Brescia to give himself the best chance of making World Cup squads was a transcendental choice.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
30 June 2025
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“Preternatural.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preternatural. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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