Definition of supernormalnext

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Recent Examples of supernormal The vision that’s ascribed to him is instead the microscopic view—a dissector’s terrifying, supernormal closeness to the facts. — Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 11 June 2021 As one example, many animals have been observed to be susceptible to supernormal stimuli. — IEEE Spectrum, 28 Feb. 2018 Adversarial examples can be seen as a form of supernormal stimuli for neural networks. — IEEE Spectrum, 28 Feb. 2018 The Tax Policy Center assumes that 60% of corporate income taxes fall on what are called supernormal returns, which are the extra profits some companies can earn because of strategic advantages such as monopolistic power. — Richard Rubin, WSJ, 8 Aug. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supernormal
Adjective
  • Due to a freak accident, Stretch Dude (Bart) and Clobber Girl (Lisa) have superhuman abilities.
    — Joshua Kurp, Vulture, 26 Oct. 2026
  • In polyphonic music such as Bach, Van Bloss offers a superhuman degree of precision and individuality.
    — Mike Hamersly, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Dowler-Guerrero said Raman had an uncanny ability to get people organized and always had an unwavering belief in her own ability to get things done.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The suggestion is that the algorithms responsible for animating his uncanny likeness have also managed to bring him back from the dead, reassembling him piece by piece.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Something about the snow taking over the grounds sounds magical.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
  • Serene predictions are a mug’s game, foolish in the extreme, whether they are based on polls or magical thinking.
    — David Remnick, New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Senior backup quarterback Max Cutforth entered the game in Madsen’s absence and led the Broncos on a miraculous, back-and-forth comeback.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Jones later threw an interception in the end zone from the Georgia 3, ending any chance for a miraculous comeback with five minutes to go in the third.
    — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026

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“Supernormal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supernormal. Accessed 4 Nov. 2026.

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