the paranormal

noun

: strange events, abilities, etc., that cannot be explained by what is known about nature and the world

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Since purchasing the property in 2014, the couple say they have been tormented by the paranormal spirit of a woman who died in the house, and other terrifying unexplained supernatural events have occurred. —

Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 15 Oct. 2024 Beware as this is where all the twists and turns come into play, the paranormal sci-fi elements of Held’s and George’s screenplay, and clearly the plot progression that intrigued Shyamalan enough to throw his money and production company Blinding Edge into making it. —

Pete Hammond, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2024 Judy spent much of her life away from the spotlight, and even away from the paranormal world of her parents, but in recent years she’s come around to embrace her family’s legacy. —

Keith Langston, People.com, 6 Oct. 2024 In 2015, the paranormal reality show Exorcism: Live! —

Julie Tremaine, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the paranormal

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