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
Both incarnations are medium-sized humanoids displaying big heads and uncanny paranormal powers.
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Jeff Spry, Space.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Fans of mystery-box shows pondered whether Yellowjackets’ setting was paranormal.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 18 Feb. 2025
The final chapter of the coming-of-age paranormal drama is going to be more than a giant spectacle, Matt Duffer said.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2025
Adele is one of many celebrities, including Joan Rivers and Nicolas Cage, who have claimed to have had paranormal experiences in their homes.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
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Jeff Spry, Space.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Fans of mystery-box shows pondered whether Yellowjackets’ setting was paranormal.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 18 Feb. 2025
The final chapter of the coming-of-age paranormal drama is going to be more than a giant spectacle, Matt Duffer said.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2025
Adele is one of many celebrities, including Joan Rivers and Nicolas Cage, who have claimed to have had paranormal experiences in their homes.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paranormal
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The trailer soon shows just how those supernatural entities unfold, beginning with a sighting of two dogs in the forest that stand still in their tracks, as if frozen in time.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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The film represents a bold examination of the overseas Filipino worker experience, using supernatural horror as a lens to explore the emotional toll of migration.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2025
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Beckett reminds us of the metaphysical vastness that the stage can contain.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2025
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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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Like Lynch, Coulson was an enthusiastic practitioner of transcendental meditation, which Green was also persuaded to try.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2025
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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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“Paranormal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paranormal. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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