as in supernatural
of, relating to, or being part of a reality beyond the observable physical universe a movie in which otherworldly beings live among us in a parallel universe

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Recent Examples of otherworldly In the wake of this disaster, Hazel discovers their connection to an otherworldly force called The Grand Tapestry, which provides her with superhuman thread-weaving abilities, and spiritual insight into the tragedies that weigh on her fractured hometown, Prospero. Sarah Thwaites, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2025 The animals can be easily observed in their natural environment in three areas, and also at a marine-mammal rehabilitation center near Sausalito, where Hollywood sound specialists have come to record the otherworldly vocalizations of these animals. Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2025 Legions of Tigers fans are pleading for the team to offer Skubal an otherworldly extension. Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025 The company’s first flagship location—a 25,000-square-foot indoor/outdoor facility—is set to open in Austin, Texas in 2026, featuring otherworldly baths, waterfalls, saunas, grottos, and immersive art installations. Afdhel Aziz, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for otherworldly
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  • What’s interesting is supernatural activity spiked after the first nuclear reactors (assembled in Hyde Park) were buried in Red Gate Woods nearby.
    Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
  • This psychological drama examines the aftermath of a boarding school suicide, with two students uncovering hidden truths through a supernatural possession element.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Apr. 2025
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  • Braver souls can take a special paranormal investigation tour with ghost-hunting equipment.
    Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
  • The house gained a reputation for being haunted after its owner reported paranormal experiences.
    Daphne Lemke, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
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  • Like Lynch, Coulson was an enthusiastic practitioner of transcendental meditation, which Green was also persuaded to try.
    Pat Saperstein, Variety, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The collection was crafted using dreamy textiles including chiffon, organza and satin—essential in the creation of a transcendental atmosphere, with each look practically floating down the runway.
    Elizabeth Grace Coyne, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
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  • This would have led to her seeking refuge with seven men belonging to a mystical order dedicated to fighting demons and dragons.
    Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
  • Or is there something more mystical going on?
    Esther Zuckerman, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
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  • In the 19th century, philosophers and poets dabbled with it in the pursuit of metaphysical insights.
    Ella Jeffries, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Beelzebub, however, is nothing but evil incarnate, first appearing as a sort of metaphysical pollution—a writhing black oil-like glob suspended in midair.
    Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2025

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“Otherworldly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/otherworldly. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.

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