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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Musk contributed nearly $300 million to elect Trump, but he and his businesses are primed to reap extraordinary profits from his actions as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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But the body itself has an extraordinary ability to heal.—
Tiziana Cardini,
Vogue,
11 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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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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Kloss possessed a superhuman talent for observation.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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In any previous year, such speed would be considered superhuman, but somehow that kind of work ethic doesn’t seem to register anymore in the accelerated world of today.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2025
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As a result, Canadians have rejected American imports and issued other economic punishments in an unusual show of patriotism.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
16 Mar. 2025
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Network security also gets a significant upgrade with the help of AI. Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) powered by AI monitor traffic in real time, can flag unusual patterns that might indicate a security breach.—
Kathleen Walch,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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Both incarnations are medium-sized humanoids displaying big heads and uncanny paranormal powers.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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Fans of mystery-box shows pondered whether Yellowjackets’ setting was paranormal.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
18 Feb. 2025
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An uncanny all-star cast (including Ken Cosgrove actor Aaron Staton); a resplendent recreation of postwar Los Angeles; a spate of unsolved crimes.—
Lewis Gordon,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
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Going from the staid post-Impressionism of her artistic education at London’s Slade School of Fine Art to a world of dreams, magic, and the uncanny opened a door.—
Eliza Goodpasture,
ARTnews.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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Less Than 1% Of Brackets Remain Perfect On First Day Of Tournament Don't Overlook Humility Technical skills and strategic thinking are vital, but humility is one of the most defining traits of exceptional leaders.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The left-back is a constant threat, capable of turning defence into attack through lightning pace and exceptional dribbling.—
Julia Ranney,
The Athletic,
20 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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His first two tasks of the day: 20 minutes of transcendental meditation ... followed by four shots of espresso.—
Axios,
Axios,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Preternatural.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preternatural. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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