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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
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
That idea, wealthy rival families vying for supernatural power, maps directly onto the sequel’s premise.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2026
Three years after Amanda Nell Eu heralded a new generation of Malaysian filmmakers with her 2023 Cannes Critics Week Grand Prize winner Tiger Stripes, supernatural horror Baran by compatriot Joel Soh’s Baran is also being tipped as for potential Cannes splash.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2026
Spooky nighttime ghost tours in Honolulu and on Hawaii Island focus on local legends, ancient Hawaiian battles and supernatural stories tied to the island’s history.
—Ben Davidson, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
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Blending supernatural elements with action, suspense and special effects, the film centers on a criminal investigation into a series of unexplained killings.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
That idea, wealthy rival families vying for supernatural power, maps directly onto the sequel’s premise.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2026
Three years after Amanda Nell Eu heralded a new generation of Malaysian filmmakers with her 2023 Cannes Critics Week Grand Prize winner Tiger Stripes, supernatural horror Baran by compatriot Joel Soh’s Baran is also being tipped as for potential Cannes splash.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2026
Spooky nighttime ghost tours in Honolulu and on Hawaii Island focus on local legends, ancient Hawaiian battles and supernatural stories tied to the island’s history.
—Ben Davidson, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supernatural
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Olivia Simon, United States, 2025, WORLD PREMIERE Trapped alone in a haunted room, a paranormal researcher’s experiment goes horrifically wrong.—
William Earl,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
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The film following a pair of paranormal podcasters (Nina Kiri and Adam DiMarco) who stumble upon a disturbing set of recordings.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Mar. 2026
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One comic gimmick involves Appa’s superhuman grip that can subdue even the mightiest of men.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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The suit stated that Figure AI’s next-generation robots moved at superhuman speed and generated force approximately twice the level necessary to fracture an adult human skull.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
26 Mar. 2026
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Whether in this world or whisked away from it, there Nancy was, close to the divine presence.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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Scientific inquiry could be pathway to the divine Adam Hincks, a Jesuit priest who teaches at the University of Toronto and serves as an adjunct scholar at the Vatican Observatory, believes that for some, contemplating dark matter and dark energy could elevate their minds to God.—
Deepa Bharath,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Saja Boys, a boy band made up of demons, attempt to disrupt that mission.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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Most notable of these other wives is Vrinda, the chaste wife of the demon Jalandhar.—
Jessica Vantine Birkenholtz,
The Conversation,
24 Mar. 2026
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To the victim, a transcendental thief is still a thief.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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There are some proactive stress management techniques that the ACC endorses, including transcendental meditation and yoga.—
Mara Gordon,
NPR,
17 Mar. 2026
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Los Angeles, that magical realm of shimmering natural beauty, was befouled by smog — maybe forever.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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Claire meets Cherokee healer Adawehi, who dreams of Claire becoming a white raven with magical powers.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
26 Mar. 2026
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Each Christian during this holy season leading to Easter must take a careful inventory of his or her life.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Spinach has the tonic earthiness the season necessitates; lamb is the holy protein of now.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
26 Mar. 2026
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Of course, there was also John Ashbery, a presiding spirit in his body of work.—
Giles Harvey,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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For travelers with an adventurous spirit, Costa Rica’s South Pacific is a dream come true.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Supernatural.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supernatural. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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