as in medium
a person who claims to speak with or for the spirits of the dead
a celebrity psychic who managed to convince at least some people that their deceased loved ones were using him to relay messages
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Recent Examples of psychic
Rob Wieland, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
The seven psychics Wilson features in the film are cut more from the therapeutic side of the practice.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 13 Sep. 2024
USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
Neoliberalism’s tight psychic grip on Western society is no more.
—Harmony Holiday, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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For those looking for a science fiction experience like this full of killer robots, twisted psychics and gooey mutants, check out Escape The Dark Sector.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
The seven psychics Wilson features in the film are cut more from the therapeutic side of the practice.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 13 Sep. 2024
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Your psychic skills are top-notch while the Cancer moon meets Neptune.
—USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
Neoliberalism’s tight psychic grip on Western society is no more.
—Harmony Holiday, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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The movie world premiered at the Rome Film Festival and Manes, along with Pandolfi and the filmmaker, Ferri, have played a crucial role in highlighting the film in mainstream media, talking to younger audiences and raising awareness on school and online bullying at public screenings across Italy.Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
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These mystical creatures were first reported in Puerto Rico in 1995, where locals blamed them for the deaths of several domestic animals.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Until 2039, Neptune will send magic to your third house of communication, encouraging softer interactions and a mystical way with words.Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024
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Nibert loved the free-thinking spirit of the village and its college.Keith BieryGolick, Cincinnati.com, 28 Aug. 2019
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Credit Gus Malzahn for being proactive and thinking long-term in choosing his starting quarterback.Creg Stephenson | cstephenson@al.com, al, 22 Aug. 2019
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Back at the White Tower, Verin Sedai (Meera Syal) has arrived to have a chat with these channelers Nynaeve and Egwene she's heard so much about.Alex Raiman, EW.com, 15 Sep. 2023
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Male channelers, on the other hand, seem to have gotten some upgrades.Andrew Cunningham & Lee Hutchinson, Ars Technica, 29 Sep. 2023
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The port is a gateway to the state’s lush jungles, ancient ruins, and mystic traditions.Meagan Drillinger, AFAR Media, 17 Dec. 2024
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Set in the long period of winter darkness in Alaska, the mystic crime drama puts Chief Liz Danvers (Jodie Foster) and Detective Evangeline Navarro (Kali Reis) to work investigating the frozen deaths of seven men at a research facility.Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
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This is the film that launched a million Fangoria subscriptions, its troubled telepaths diving into vein-popping psionic warfare.Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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Emma Corrin will play Cassandra Nova, an immensely powerful telepath and telekinetic, and the villainous twin of Professor Charles Xavier.Nick Romano, EW.com, 24 July 2024
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Although the machines’ inventor is concerned with metaphysical questions—do intelligent robots disprove God’s existence?—his engineer son sees the potential for major profit and manufactures robots for sale around the world, with disastrous results.Elvia Wilk, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2024
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Her interest in mysteries and the occult began in the metaphysical section at her local Borders.Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 13 Dec. 2024
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Announced through their social media channels, Kaulig Racing has decided to retain three prominent figures who have previously contributed to the team's successes.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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How to watch on local TV CBS is broadcasting the game in California; in the Bay Area, tune in to KPIX-TV (channel 5) with an antenna or a cable TV provider.Pueng Vongs, The Mercury News, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Psychic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/psychic. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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