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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

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Noun
As a diverse group of characters face a chilling mix of supernatural and existential terror, the anthology series will explore the hidden fears and social anxieties of our time, according to a logline from the producers. Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2025 In the first movie, Thames’ Finney and his psychic sister survived their run-in with the kidnapping villain thanks in part to a supernatural phone that could communicate with the Grabber’s ghostly victims. Jordan Moreau, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025 Arizona is home to numerous local legends, myths, and supernatural tales. Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 17 Oct. 2025 But the show’s dangers aren’t limited to supernatural creatures—sinister scientists, Soviet spies, and government cover-ups all loom large. Eliana Dockterman, Time, 16 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for supernatural
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Adjective
  • The site became overcrowded and used controversial treatments such as electroshock and insulin coma therapy, according to local reports, and since its abandonment, many visitors report paranormal activity in the former ward buildings.
    Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
  • The Lutzes' story has been the subject of much debate, especially given the fact that the next family to take over the house, James and Barbara Cromarty, lived in the house for a decade without any paranormal occurrences.
    Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • This creature’s strength is superhuman, which is unfortunate for anyone who happens to provoke him.
    Lindsey Bahr, Boston Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Moments that remind you that not every hero needs a cape or superhuman strength to uplift the world.
    Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The New Moon is ruled by Venus, who’s just come home to Libra, adding a layer of divine ease and elegance to the cosmic weather.
    Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 19 Oct. 2025
  • Wouldn’t Bette Davis in Now Voyager have looked divine pinning a Jennifer Behr crystal flower to her 1940s dress?
    Lynn Yaeger, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Directed by Chris Appelhans and Maggie Kang, the film follows a K-pop supergroup who must balance their lives as world-famous pop stars with their secret side hustle as demon slayers.
    Michael Schneider, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Never mind The Bear — meet the Boss, fighting the same demons and nagging feelings of self-doubt that would cause Carmy Berzatto to stoically nod in recognition.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Dani Shapiro’s Signal Fires is a meditation on human connectedness that feels transcendental.
    Anna Bruno September 19, Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Recently, the director picked up transcendental meditation — a famous practice of the late David Lynch — from her friend, Vera Drew.
    Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Although Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy reprised their roles as the magical trio for the 2022 sequel, Birch, Katz and Shaw were not present for the onscreen reunion.
    Glenn Garner, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Enjoying a swimming hole in the summer is a prime Vermont pastime, but the state's waterways are just as magical in the colder months.
    Megan Margulies, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The not-quite-musical (the Shakers were known for their frenzied singing) and not-quite-biopic was recently acquired by Searchlight, with a suitably holy Christmas Day release planned.
    Alex Ritman, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025
  • The man reportedly circumvented barriers that surround the altar, climbed the steps and urinated on the holy structure.
    Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • For bones, spirits, and some menacing dolls, here’s where to go for a fright.
    Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 22 Oct. 2025
  • The spirit has strong notes of star anise and caraway, with a range of holiday spices.
    Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025

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“Supernatural.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supernatural. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.

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