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as in paranormal
of, relating to, or being part of a reality beyond the observable physical universe
believes in ghosts, guardian angels, and other supernatural beings
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as in superhuman
being so extraordinary or abnormal as to suggest powers which violate the laws of nature
he seems to read books with supernatural speed
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as in divine
of, relating to, or being God
believed he had a supernatural calling to join the ministry
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Recent Examples of supernatural
David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026
In Haiti, the sounds of the purportedly supernatural are mixed with the scents of gasoline—diesel that’s still poured into jugs in order to transport.
—Ruth Jean-Marie, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
There are supernatural explanations for such things, but the most likely reason, and the one that seemed most apparent, was that his legs were going.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
In the book, a canyon serves as a supernatural focal point, suggesting that the ghosts haunting the town were murdered there.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
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But James never commits fully enough to the spiritual/supernatural side to add much dimension to the confused narrative.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026
In Haiti, the sounds of the purportedly supernatural are mixed with the scents of gasoline—diesel that’s still poured into jugs in order to transport.
—Ruth Jean-Marie, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
There are supernatural explanations for such things, but the most likely reason, and the one that seemed most apparent, was that his legs were going.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
In the book, a canyon serves as a supernatural focal point, suggesting that the ghosts haunting the town were murdered there.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supernatural
Adjective
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Original characters will return to fight new monsters and solve a paranormal mystery.—
Marina Johnson,
IndyStar,
3 Feb. 2026
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What begins as paranormal record-keeping gradually reveals a mythic tale centered on people who, fittingly, were mostly writers.—
Shannon Taggart,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2026
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Athletes are not superhuman Despite the perception of superhuman qualities, athletes who experience eating disorders experience all of the same consequences of eating disorders as the general population.—
Emily Hemendinger,
The Conversation,
13 Feb. 2026
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Larter plays multiple characters on the show, including Niki Sanders, a single mom who works as an online stripper to support her son and who develops superhuman strength.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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The venue itself is sexy and luxurious, and the food is, in a word, divine.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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According to the Dera, Singh’s ascent to power is a story of divine anointment.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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In the movie, HUNTR/X, the worldwide K-pop girl group made up of Rumi, Mira, and Zoey, spends their off-hours battling demons.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Feb. 2026
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The movie, about a pop girl group, HUNTR/X, that fights demons and protect South Korea from them, was a smash hit.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 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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The Topeka native led Wichita State to a magical Sweet Sixteen run in 2006; sent Texas A&M to four consecutive NCAA appearances; and most recently guided Maryland to five NCAAs — including a Sweet Sixteen — in 11 years as the Terrapins’ head coach.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
5 Feb. 2026
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The panel will turn on adapting the novel’s magical realism, shaping its multi-generational story for an eight‑episode series and the creative collaboration behind bringing this beloved classic to global audiences, the Berlinale Series Market confirmed Wednesday.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2026
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Observing an actual Parisian rejecting butter—one of France’s holy trinity of dairy products, along with cheese and crème fraîche—was a window into the new wellness culture seeping into what might have been the world’s last bastion of free-flowing wine and glutinous bread.—
Hannah Seligson,
Vanity Fair,
12 Feb. 2026
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Ramadan is the holiest month in Islam.—
Tony Peterson,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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But the composer also makes great use of the saxophone, which playfully dances through melodies that transport the viewer back to the swinging '60s and evokes the spirit of Henry Mancini.—
Alex Galbraith,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Feb. 2026
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At the bottom it could be motivated by the needs of the human spirit, some Wellsian desire to push out to the stars.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Supernatural.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supernatural. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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