1
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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2
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
Gabino Iglesias, New York Times, 30 May 2025
But things are brewing around another movie title, the 2022 supernatural horror thriller What Lies Beneath, which Johnson executive produced.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 30 May 2025
The film’s blend of humor, supernatural elements and folklore struck a chord with audiences, paving the way for further exploration of the genre.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 May 2025
While the original Fear Street trilogy leaned heavily into supernatural horror, Prom Queen favors a whodunit structure, setting the stage for a killer reveal that fans didn’t see coming.
—Jane Lacroix, People.com, 24 May 2025
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Adjective
More than just a haunted house novel, this is a supernatural psychological thriller.
—Gabino Iglesias, New York Times, 30 May 2025
But things are brewing around another movie title, the 2022 supernatural horror thriller What Lies Beneath, which Johnson executive produced.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 30 May 2025
The film’s blend of humor, supernatural elements and folklore struck a chord with audiences, paving the way for further exploration of the genre.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 May 2025
While the original Fear Street trilogy leaned heavily into supernatural horror, Prom Queen favors a whodunit structure, setting the stage for a killer reveal that fans didn’t see coming.
—Jane Lacroix, People.com, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supernatural
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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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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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There's divine casting, and then there's divine casting.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
7 June 2025
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Evoking the concept of kingdoms while exploring diverse expressions of power, the pieces span empires, kingdoms, city-states, chiefdoms, and figures from divine rulers to heroic leaders.—
Essence,
Essence,
3 June 2025
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The trailer certainly paints a trippy picture of a high-tech near-future that veers into nightmare territory, as so many games in the Black Ops franchise tend to do, slipping between missions in the real-world and a psychedelic dream-world filled with demons and other nightmares.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Months before, Stevens feared President Johnson was pursuing a Reconstruction program that would readmit Confederate states to the Union without them exorcising the demon that animated secession.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 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
Adjective
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It’s also got a wealth of signature natural wonders to show off, from the mountains to the sea, just as the Paris Games featured the Eiffel Tower and the magical evening skyline.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
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There’s something a little bit magical happening with weatherproof sofas and couches right now.—
Erika Owen,
Vogue,
7 June 2025
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In this environment, the billion-dollar unicorn model, the holy grail of startup success for decades, no longer feels viable for many founders.—
Wayne Liu,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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This soothing moisturizer is my holy grail, and PEOPLE readers can try it now for 20 percent off with the code DDM20 at checkout.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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Let this lunation guide you toward experiences that ignite your spirit!—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
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Garrett, Allegany and Washington counties are now symbols of neglect, where economic despair has replaced the industrious and seemingly indomitable spirit that had once defined them.—
Daniel A.C. McBride,
Baltimore Sun,
1 June 2025
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“Supernatural.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supernatural. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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