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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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
Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Jan. 2026
There is plenty of rage, trauma, secrets and murder in both timelines, as well as some unsolved mysteries that may or may not involve supernatural elements.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Netflix What happens when a supernatural danger descends on a blissful retirement community?
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 2 Jan. 2026
Even the least superstitious Singaporeans take pains to insure their investments against supernatural disturbance.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
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What starts as the ominous return of Riley — who went to prison for killing a woman while drunk driving — turns into a supernatural nightmare that even the biggest horror buff couldn’t have seen coming.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Jan. 2026
There is plenty of rage, trauma, secrets and murder in both timelines, as well as some unsolved mysteries that may or may not involve supernatural elements.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Netflix What happens when a supernatural danger descends on a blissful retirement community?
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 2 Jan. 2026
Even the least superstitious Singaporeans take pains to insure their investments against supernatural disturbance.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supernatural
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The plot revolves around the original gang fighting new monsters and unraveling a paranormal mystery terrorizing their town.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Nov. 2025
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Though only a little over a decade old, The Conjuring is already considered by many horror fans to be one of the best paranormal films ever made.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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This creature’s strength is superhuman, which is unfortunate for anyone who happens to provoke him.—
Lindsey Bahr,
Boston Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
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Moments that remind you that not every hero needs a cape or superhuman strength to uplift the world.—
Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
14 Oct. 2025
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The shoes come in a ton of hues, including the above silver, plus a divine cherry red and ballet-slipper-pink mesh.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
6 Jan. 2026
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Their journey and gifts thus represent the homage of all nations and races to the divine revelation in Bethlehem, uniting in a single act of recognition of Jesus as King (gold), God (frankincense), and Savior (myrrh).—
Nadia Cantú,
AZCentral.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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Nas sounds hungry again, his dense, circular writing a tangle of flashbacks and evocative images of preachers rebuking demons and Yoda smoking blunts.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
8 Jan. 2026
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With the future of the family and the country at stake, Tommy must face his own demons, and choose whether to confront his legacy, or burn it to the ground.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
7 Jan. 2026
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Dani Shapiro’s Signal Fires is a meditation on human connectedness that feels transcendental.—
Anna Bruno
September 19,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
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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
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Set on Christmas Eve, this adaptation of Chris Van Allsburg's beloved 1985 children's book follows a young boy whose waning belief in Santa Claus is reinvigorated after hopping on a magical train to the North Pole.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Nov. 2025
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Now, even some areas of the magical Okavango Delta have become busy.—
Elizabeth Gordon,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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An irresistible, holy spectacle.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
7 Nov. 2025
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Or does Lux ask us to crane our necks to appreciate base human longing that presents in ecstatic and horrific manifestations, in the hunger for all sorts of holy and unsavory connections?—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
7 Nov. 2025
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Despite its name, the bar operates as a globally minded cocktail destination with equal attention paid to other spirits, along with small bites and an impressive cigar selection.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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What’s unique about Tasovská’s approach is that the entire film is composed of Jarcovjáková’s photographs, infusing her artistic spirit into every frame.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
8 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Supernatural.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supernatural. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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