1
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
But his preternatural talent attracts more than local revelers; vampires descend on the party, culminating in a bloody fight for freedom.
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Angelique Jackson, Variety, 22 Apr. 2025
Comments Director and former actor Ron Howard may have landed his first series regular gig on The Andy Griffith Show at the ripe old age of 5, but even a preternatural talent may get rusty.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 21 Apr. 2025
There, his preternatural musical ability sets off a chain of supernatural events.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 19 Apr. 2025
Anastasio spoke about the experience with an almost preternatural gratitude.
—Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
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Angelique Jackson, Variety, 22 Apr. 2025
Comments Director and former actor Ron Howard may have landed his first series regular gig on The Andy Griffith Show at the ripe old age of 5, but even a preternatural talent may get rusty.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 21 Apr. 2025
There, his preternatural musical ability sets off a chain of supernatural events.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 19 Apr. 2025
Anastasio spoke about the experience with an almost preternatural gratitude.
—Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preternatural
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Quite simply, the earlier investors participate in this extraordinary country’s transformation, the greater the rewards will be.—
Djasur Djumaev,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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That’s either extreme confidence or extraordinary stupidity, or some combination.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2025
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With brilliant sound design and perfectly-dosed jump scares, first time director Kim Soo-jin blends real-life anxieties with stark, supernatural elements to create genuine tension that never lets go.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
5 June 2025
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There’s a lot going on with supernatural elements, topics of mental health and reincarnation.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
4 June 2025
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While tech companies have been throwing around impressive-sounding claims of superhuman performance in narrow tasks, business leaders and policymakers have been left squinting through the hype, trying to figure out what any of it actually means for the real world.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Peter Dinklage plays the title role, a janitor who becomes a CEO-fighting vigilante after falling into toxic waste and transforming into a mutant with superhuman size and strength.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Time,
16 May 2025
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The unusual incident was documented on a Reddit page dedicated to all things Walmart.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2025
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Hamas issued an unusual warning about another hostage, Matan Zangauker, saying Israel's military had surrounded the area where he's held and that any harm that came to him during a rescue attempt would be Israel's responsibility.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 June 2025
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The first in this now iconic horror film franchise which spawned four sequels follows a married couple investigating paranormal goings-on.—
Griff Griffin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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On hand are four paranormal investigators intent to solve the mysterious disappearance of a family from a manor where something otherworldly has taken place.—
The New York Times,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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The lyrebird is a master mimic, able to reproduce the calls of other birds, chainsaws, camera shutters, car alarms, and even human voices with uncanny precision.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Filled with uncanny creatures and unintelligible language, the book's inspiration came, Serafini muses, either from aliens, or his cat.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
30 May 2025
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The site is exceptional: The North Branch of the Chicago River winds through its full length, offering an opportunity to weave parkland through the development.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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All of our leathers are carefully selected from the finest tanneries in the world for their exceptional quality and functional capability.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Plus, the music is still transcendental across the board.—
David Jagneaux,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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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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“Preternatural.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preternatural. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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