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as in paranormal
of, relating to, or being part of a reality beyond the observable physical universe
believes in ghosts, guardian angels, and other supernatural beings
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as in superhuman
being so extraordinary or abnormal as to suggest powers which violate the laws of nature
he seems to read books with supernatural speed
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as in divine
of, relating to, or being God
believed he had a supernatural calling to join the ministry
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Recent Examples of supernatural
George Yang, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2025
Armed with her signature razor-sharp wit and deadpan charm, Wednesday is also plunged into a new bone-chilling supernatural mystery.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Anne Rice, who passed away in 2021 at the age of 80, was one of the world’s foremost writers of supernatural fiction, and the author of 36 novels (some published under the pen names Anne Rampling and A.N. Roquelaure).
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2025
Twenty years after the Keanu Reeves supernatural noir, some thoughts on what’s missing in everyday entertainment.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025
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The most entertaining side quests aside from Yasuke and Naoe’s personal stories are the ones centering around Yokai, which are supernatural spirits from Japanese folklore.
—George Yang, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2025
Armed with her signature razor-sharp wit and deadpan charm, Wednesday is also plunged into a new bone-chilling supernatural mystery.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Anne Rice, who passed away in 2021 at the age of 80, was one of the world’s foremost writers of supernatural fiction, and the author of 36 novels (some published under the pen names Anne Rampling and A.N. Roquelaure).
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2025
Twenty years after the Keanu Reeves supernatural noir, some thoughts on what’s missing in everyday entertainment.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supernatural
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Braver souls can take a special paranormal investigation tour with ghost-hunting equipment. 2476 San Diego Ave., San Diego.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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The store stocks science fiction, paranormal, fantasy, young adult, along with contemporary titles, sports, Westerns and more.—
Erik Pedersen,
Orange County Register,
15 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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Channeling creative and destructive energies, these divine beings, depicted in states of perpetual transformation, are deeply intertwined with nature.—
Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle,
ARTnews.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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After Achilles’ death during the Trojan War, his divine armor became the ultimate prize, symbolizing the title of the army’s most valuable warrior.—
Antonis Kocheilas,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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But what looks like a generic action series takes an immediate and delightful turn to the paranormal: Hub dies and is brought back by the devil himself, who enlists him as a bounty hunter to bring demons back to hell.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA TODAY,
17 Mar. 2025
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Together, the two men battle the forces of evil, each other and their own personal demons on the path to salvation.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
12 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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The work tells the magical story of Villa Constitución, a town in the province of Santa Fe, Argentina, where a strange circus arrives to revolutionize the lives of its inhabitants.—
Ingrid Fajardo,
Billboard,
28 Mar. 2025
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Remember that magical feeling of gazing at the stars, a childhood dream of becoming an astronaut or the awe-inspiring images beaming back from the International Space Station (ISS)?—
Shelli Brunswick,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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When the threat of Christianizing forces grows more imminent, a holy sacrifice is made that changes Deirdre’s life forever.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2025
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The attack during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan could signal the full resumption of a war that has already killed tens of thousands of Palestinians and caused widespread destruction across Gaza.—
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arkansasonline.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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With its carnival atmosphere and legendary party spirit, the three-day event joins other Asian showpieces such as the Singapore Grand Prix and Australian Open in drawing tourists and business travelers alike.—
Andrew McNicol,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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Smells like teen spirit As bloody and grim as Greek myths have always been, Santa Monica Studio established even darker trappings with 2005’s God of War.—
Diego Argüello,
Rolling Stone,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Supernatural.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supernatural. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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