1
as in extraordinary
being out of the ordinary
an editor with a preternatural sense of what will interest the book-buying public
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as in supernatural
of, relating to, or being part of a reality beyond the observable physical universe
an investigator of preternatural phenomena
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as in superhuman
being so extraordinary or abnormal as to suggest powers which violate the laws of nature
a preternatural ability to predict how the stock market will perform
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Recent Examples of preternatural
Daniels and his preternatural abilities have taken it from there.
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David Aldridge, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Billy Strings There seems to be no stopping this bluegrass wonder, whose preternatural picking has landed him another trio of shows at Ball Arena.
—John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2025
Her preternatural talent earned her comparisons to her hero, Judy Garland, whose mature vocal stylings had also brought fame at a young age.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
But the crispy gai tod, or Thai fried chicken, with its preternatural crunch pushes this place over the top.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 14 Nov. 2024
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David Aldridge, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Billy Strings There seems to be no stopping this bluegrass wonder, whose preternatural picking has landed him another trio of shows at Ball Arena.
—John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2025
Her preternatural talent earned her comparisons to her hero, Judy Garland, whose mature vocal stylings had also brought fame at a young age.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
But the crispy gai tod, or Thai fried chicken, with its preternatural crunch pushes this place over the top.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 14 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preternatural
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Here are examples of extraordinary deductions taxpayers have asked for and received from the IRS.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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The show chronicles the extraordinary real-life journey of Molly Kochan, a woman who set out to explore her sexuality after being diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The actress instead battles endless dead air in this sloppy metaphor for grief — a supernatural misfire that’s peppered with gross-out gags and jump-scares that are uncomfortable but rarely compelling.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
28 Mar. 2025
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Bones is a supernatural thriller set in Siberia along the Kolyma Highway, a real highway that was built in Stalinist Soviet Union using the labor of prisoners from the region’s gulags.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Mar. 2025
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Although 80% of the world’s population has superhuman powers called Quirks, few are chosen to become heroes and protect people.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2025
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Also, a subculture referred to as Saints Culture, which venerates mass killers as almost superhuman figures, frames high-casualty attacks as the ultimate and only legacy worth emulating.—
Odette Yousef,
NPR,
8 Mar. 2025
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Separately, just days before the start date, Read made the unusual move of adding an alternate juror from her first trial to her legal team, according to media reports citing court records.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
28 Mar. 2025
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Read More | McClatchy News continues to follow the discovery of the most unusual and intriguing new species.—
Stories by Real-Time news team, with AI summarization,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2025
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The stakes are paranormal, yes, but the roots are real—anchored in the experiences, traditions, and truths of communities across generations.—
Essence,
Essence,
2 Apr. 2025
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The book didn’t see the success The Bermuda Triangle enjoyed, and the chatter of a paranormal passage in Lake Michigan simmered down until the 1990s.—
Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi,
Discover Magazine,
19 Dec. 2024
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Sienna Miller and her daughter Marlowe made a rare appearance together at Savannah Miller’s Bridal Ballerina Breakfast, and the resemblance between the two is uncanny.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The similarities to Disney's latest production are uncanny.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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However, the fact that the female figure may represent a priestess holding religious objects makes the discovery exceptional, as the researchers write.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 Apr. 2025
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Despite their extensive tag team history, the match devolved into a repetitive exchange of superkicks, failing to showcase the wrestlers' true abilities and leaving fans disappointed, especially amidst an otherwise exceptional WrestleMania card.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 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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“Preternatural.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preternatural. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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