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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
Young women with a preternatural knack for social media began flocking to the field, parlaying viral content into high-net-worth clientele, who value their aesthetic as much—or even more—than their planning skills.
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Sheila Yasmin Marikar,
Air Mail,
2 May 2026
That commitment wouldn’t be possible if the music didn’t have a preternatural force to speak to current anxieties.
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Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile Fears and Coen Carr seem to have a near preternatural connection, the guard intuitively understanding when and where Carr would like an alley-oop feed at the rim.
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Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
There’s a lyrics-and-melody power to the interplay of sharp observations and visuals that dive deep into archival material — a fitting dynamic for a film about someone with a preternatural gift for infectious tunes.
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Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Feb. 2026
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Sheila Yasmin Marikar,
Air Mail,
2 May 2026
That commitment wouldn’t be possible if the music didn’t have a preternatural force to speak to current anxieties.
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Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile Fears and Coen Carr seem to have a near preternatural connection, the guard intuitively understanding when and where Carr would like an alley-oop feed at the rim.
—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
There’s a lyrics-and-melody power to the interplay of sharp observations and visuals that dive deep into archival material — a fitting dynamic for a film about someone with a preternatural gift for infectious tunes.
—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preternatural
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Our work complements beautifully the extraordinary work that has already been done by the producers, sales agents and distributors of Mike Leigh’s films over the years.
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The Vietnam War was fought by young Americans thrust into extraordinary circumstances.
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These thin sheets of lead containing scratches of supernatural desires were used to sway a court case, target a rival, or even a lover, as per Archaeology News.
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In the popular imagination, romantasy is a heterosexual affair, centered on mortal heroines and their supernatural suitors.
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Failing to score in five games at the 2010 World Cup is the only time Messi's superhuman standards dropped on this stage.
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Aurora is leading the charge with 200 superhuman truck drivers this year.
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What Trump is doing is unusual.
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Heat domes are not unusual, but the temperatures in this one have been.
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Night School had been known for making new kinds of experiences — particularly 2016’s Oxenfree, a paranormal game inspired by coming-of-age movies, which was available for PC, XBox, and PlayStation 4.
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These lead directly to the creation of Altered Items, which are just objects infused with paranormal powers.
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Or a cartoony hamburger that is doing a little too much — the cheese drip a little too textured, the shine on the bun a little uncanny.
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Strong opening performances have fueled this intensity, which paradoxically arises from their uncanny parallels as footballing nations.
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To start, Lendeborg is an exceptional passer who can run point from the forward position.
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Collectors are competing for works with scarcity, exceptional provenance, and a clear place in art history.
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Some participants even characterize their experiences as transcendental, ecstatic, or spiritual.
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But in Soni’s careful translation, the repetitions and subtle variation of Verma’s poems also achieve a haunting, transcendental resonance.
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“Preternatural.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preternatural. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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