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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
However, Freddy is unlike other cookie-cutter slasher killers, as the preternatural villain slays his victims in their dreams.
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Steven Thrash, EW.com, 19 Oct. 2024
The main character, Hiram, seemed like a Coates stand-in, a man who has a preternatural capacity to remember and becomes the keeper of his people’s stories.
—Parul Sehgal, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024
Not many of your future gigs are going to involve world-class talents, caught in the preternatural bloom of youth, who happen to be equally, proficiently gifted in the areas of singing, songcraft, self-revelation and the fine art of rocking out.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 2 Oct. 2024
Stroud sees the field and throws receivers open with a preternatural anticipation.
—Michael Shapiro, Chron, 18 Sep. 2024
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Steven Thrash, EW.com, 19 Oct. 2024
The main character, Hiram, seemed like a Coates stand-in, a man who has a preternatural capacity to remember and becomes the keeper of his people’s stories.
—Parul Sehgal, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024
Not many of your future gigs are going to involve world-class talents, caught in the preternatural bloom of youth, who happen to be equally, proficiently gifted in the areas of singing, songcraft, self-revelation and the fine art of rocking out.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 2 Oct. 2024
Stroud sees the field and throws receivers open with a preternatural anticipation.
—Michael Shapiro, Chron, 18 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preternatural
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With 26 magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans capturing the evolution of a first-time mother’s brain, we are offered a rare glimpse into the extraordinary adaptability of our most vital organ.William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Just as the space race of the 20th century drove extraordinary technological progress, the energy race is pushing new boundaries today.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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And of course, possibly supernatural happenings take place, in addition to some grimy and gritty murders.Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 5 Jan. 2025
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Share [Findings] The Journal of Pediatric Genetics retracted a study on Islamic beliefs concerning the possible supernatural causes of birth defects on the grounds that the research lacked a scientific basis.Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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Aside from the superhuman quarterback, perhaps the most defining feature of the Bills’ wagon of an offense is its obsession with putting a sixth lineman on the field.Derrik Klassen, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Musk is viewed by many of his fans as possessing almost superhuman time management skills, able to balance the duties of fatherhood while running multiple massive corporations, post frantically on X, and play video games.Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Starting Trotter in the playoffs would be an unusual decision by Fangio.Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Use it to categorize spending, flag unusual costs and even suggest areas for potential savings.Aleesha Webb, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Wolff had written paranormal fiction before, but love stories were her O.T.P., her one true pairing.Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
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Some comments under the video show viewers spooked by the scene, weighing in on whether the leg movement was a result of some kind of paranormal intervention or not.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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The uncanny resilience of U.S. power lies in its structural strengths.Michael Beckley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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While soon-to-be-superstar Patrick Mahomes was spending 2017 as an apprentice behind Alex Smith, another quarterback phenom was dazzling the NFL with his exceptional arm and uncanny ability to improvise and extend plays.Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
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Its standout features include a large, vibrant display, fast charging, and exceptional battery life.Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 8 Jan. 2025
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On the palate, the wine exhibits exceptional intensity, texture, purity and a dull-bodied finish with velvety but noticeable tannins.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Then, filled with admiration for this person who has turned a simple space into a something transcendental, the patron hires Tóth to oversee construction on a community center in the modest burg of Doylestown, Pennsylvania.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2024
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While few of us will be able to experience the transcendental taste of the Hibiki 40-year-old, one universal aspect of it is the artistry of the presentation.Mark Littler, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Preternatural.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preternatural. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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