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adjective

ˌsü-pər-ˈna-chə-rəl How to pronounce supernatural (audio)
Definition of supernaturalnext
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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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3
as in divine
of, relating to, or being God believed he had a supernatural calling to join the ministry

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supernatural

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noun

as in demon

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Recent Examples of supernatural
Adjective
Many lightning incidents go unreported, especially in the Global South, where there may be poor internet accessibility, civil unrest or cultural beliefs that attribute lightning strikes to supernatural forces. — Daile Zhang, The Conversation, 10 Aug. 2026 The two play a long-term couple who encounter a supernatural force that causes their bodies to begin fusing together. — Sezin Devi Koehler, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Aug. 2026 The actor went on to appear in Quentin Tarantino’s The Hateful Eight, Oliver Stone’s Savages, and the FX series The Bridge, and most recently supernatural horror Black Phone 2 and Andy Garcia’s Diamond. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026 The actresses spoke with PEOPLE about potential supernatural experiences on set while attending Teen Vogue Fest on July 25 in Brooklyn, New York. — Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for supernatural
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supernatural
  1. paranormal
  2. superhuman
  3. divine
  4. demon
  5. transcendental
  6. magical
  7. holy
  8. spirit
Adjective
  • Xiaorou was known on Douyin for her paranormal investigations, visiting ruins and challenging various superstitions.
    — Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The Shaman and the Showman also produces ParaConn, a paranormal convention that just did this year’s edition in Ansonia last month.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of paranormal
Adjective
  • So a team at Anthropic thought Claude, free of mortality and blessed with superhuman invulnerability to boredom, should have a go.
    — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 12 Aug. 2026
  • But what’s interesting is that there are situations (not necessarily applicable here) where a car with superhuman physics abilities could take steps a human could not.
    — Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of superhuman
Adjective
  • However, the notion of the emperor’s divine origins strengthened during the Meiji era, when the concept of State Shinto arose.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Yet, what fascinates is that Aristotle’s God isn’t a typical divine being who summons and shepherds.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of divine
Noun
  • Later in the episode, Big Bang‘s Wil Wheaton shows up to reveal to Stuart that Bernadette is in fact a demon and is killed by Bert (Posehn) in a magic power duel.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Slater’s script follows an exorcist names Jefferson Haddock (Bacon), who is called into an isolated witness protection property to deal with a terrifying demon, accidentally unleashing a force that threatens to end him and everything around him.
    — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of demon
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  • As many an influencer has learned, that identity bestows the transcendental rewards of unconditional love—and plenty of new branding opportunities.
    — Annie Joy Williams, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026
  • Stablecoins have become one of crypto’s most transcendental inventions.
    — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 15 July 2026
Definition of transcendental
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  • In the middle of Lake Victoria, Africa’s largest lake, the islands are a magical landscape where locals and pilgrims connect with ancient spirits at a sacred waterfall.
    — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Fried practices art history and criticism as a poetic, almost magical endeavor.
    — Carlos Valladares, ARTnews.com, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of magical
Adjective
  • But Schleien considers official pietism—the theocratic strictures, the holy geographies, and Iron Age notions of vengeance—a threat in its own right, and one that exacerbates various security crises.
    — Bernard Avishai, New Yorker, 11 Aug. 2026
  • As well as being home to Islam’s holiest sites, Saudi Arabia is one of the world’s top oil exporters.
    — Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of holy
Noun
  • In that spirit, don’t expect to see superstars such as Christian McCaffrey, Mike Evans, Trent Williams, Fred Warner, Dre Greenlaw or Nick Bosa.
    — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The backstory L’Auberge Carmel, a Relais & Châteaux property, was built in 1929 as a commission for Allen Knight, an adventurer and author, as a way to bring together the artistic spirit of Carmel-by-the-Sea and European traditions.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026
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