as in supernatural
of, relating to, or being part of a reality beyond the observable physical universe
there are rumors that the old deserted mansion is the site of paranormal activity
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Recent Examples of paranormal
Aaron Goodwin is a camera operator and star of the Discovery+ paranormal and reality TV series led by paranormal investigator Zak Bagans.
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Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
Currently co-writing a feature about the late paranormal DJ Art Bell, to be directed by Radio Silence with Paul Giamatti starring, Greaves’ other film credits include the horror flick Unfriended for Blumhouse and Universal and Inspector Gadget for Disney/Rideback.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2025
Her thrillers, becoming increasingly popular, bite off a lot, but always include some uncanny paranormal something or other, and a nod to the history of tragedy in Chicago.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 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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Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
Currently co-writing a feature about the late paranormal DJ Art Bell, to be directed by Radio Silence with Paul Giamatti starring, Greaves’ other film credits include the horror flick Unfriended for Blumhouse and Universal and Inspector Gadget for Disney/Rideback.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2025
Her thrillers, becoming increasingly popular, bite off a lot, but always include some uncanny paranormal something or other, and a nod to the history of tragedy in Chicago.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paranormal
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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
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The film, set in 1930s Mississippi and layered with supernatural tension, required not just historical precision but spiritual and emotional resonance.—
Essence,
Essence,
1 May 2025
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Photo: Alfama Films No one writes dialogue like Cronenberg — perplexing alien dialogue, a sci-fi tongue of oddball terminology and metaphysical shop talk.—
A.A. Dowd,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2025
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Owning pets is also a metaphysical threat to the fabric of reality, even for straights.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them.,
21 Apr. 2025
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Plus, the music is still transcendental across the board.—
David Jagneaux,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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From transcendental meditation to online shopping, these are the pop star's must-haves for touring.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Paranormal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paranormal. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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