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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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Recent Examples of supernatural
Adjective
Armed with her signature razor-sharp wit and deadpan charm, Wednesday is also plunged into a new bone-chilling supernatural mystery. Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025 While the property’s listing through real estate company CBRE doesn’t refer to any supernatural additions, guests have reported ghostly encounters over the years, including the spirits of two teenage girls slain there in 1970. Katie Langford, Denver Post, 9 May 2025 For those who prefer giant supernatural beasts over superheroes, the best cinematic universe is the Monsterverse. EW.com, 8 May 2025 The twins successfully pack the juke joint with customers who are intoxicated by Sammie’s supernatural skills with a guitar—Delta Slim describes Black music as a kind of magic, and in another striking scene, Sammie’s playing summons the spirits of the revelers’ ancestors and descendants. Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 2 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for supernatural
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supernatural
Adjective
  • The real-life Judy and Tony, who both cameo in the film, picked up Ed and Lorraine's paranormal work after their retirement.
    Nick Romano, EW.com, 6 May 2025
  • Things get even more complicated when Yoon-gab’s possession by Gang Cheol prompts some paranormal surprises and romantic confusion.
    Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The anticipated 10th Anniversary season of Chef’s Table on Netflix kicked off on April 28, and the buzz surrounding the series and its superhuman subjects has been buzzing since.
    Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
  • The rise of no-code design has been like the building of a massive tower by a superhuman labor force – it’s been a whirlwind.
    John Werner, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Maybe the Cubs, perennially in need of divine intervention, will now have a new pal in a high place.
    Chicago Tribune, Twin Cities, 11 May 2025
  • The Knicks overcame 20-point deficits in Games 1 and 2, a feat some might see as divine intervention.
    C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 9 May 2025
Noun
  • In that spirit, here are 11 essential tips to sharpen your skills, take the edge of the early slog, and unlock your full potential while going medieval on demons.
    Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
  • Angie is constantly fighting her many other demons.
    Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2025
Adjective
  • Plus, the music is still transcendental across the board.
    David Jagneaux, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
  • From transcendental meditation to online shopping, these are the pop star's must-haves for touring.
    KiMi Robinson, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Mornings at Huka are magical as mists lift from the river and cloak the gardens of tree ferns, flax, totara, and rimu pines.
    Kendall Hill, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2025
  • Don't: Forget About the Ceiling People often neglect the ceiling, but adding some color or even a pattern up there can create an enveloping, magical effect.
    Eleni N. Gage, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2025
Adjective
  • Anyone in our era, that was a holy grail: to get to play college basketball.
    Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 18 May 2025
  • His many attempts to free himself from the holy seal placed upon the Devils becomes a running gag involving various unpleasant bodily functions.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
Noun
  • This workaround defeats the spirit of the deferral rules.
    Andre Pennington, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
  • Her body is fighting to come back, and so is her spirit.
    Ashley Vega, People.com, 20 May 2025

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“Supernatural.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supernatural. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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