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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
The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 28 Oct. 2024
In November 2021, Netflix was fresh off the success of Squid Game, when a new supernatural horror series from Train to Busan director Yeon Sang-ho hit the streamer.
—Kayti Burt, TIME, 25 Oct. 2024
There was good and evil in the world—not in the colloquial sense but in the literal, supernatural sense.
—Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2024
The narrative arc of Ghosts follows a gentleman mysteriously endowed with supernatural abilities that frighten the residents of a phantom town.
—Ime Ekpo, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Ghosts, Spirits, and Phantasms How to Summon Spirits The Editors
October 21, 2021
The Spiritualist, a newspaper published from 1869-1882, is filled with tales of supernatural phenomena and tips for communicating with the dead.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 28 Oct. 2024
In November 2021, Netflix was fresh off the success of Squid Game, when a new supernatural horror series from Train to Busan director Yeon Sang-ho hit the streamer.
—Kayti Burt, TIME, 25 Oct. 2024
There was good and evil in the world—not in the colloquial sense but in the literal, supernatural sense.
—Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2024
The narrative arc of Ghosts follows a gentleman mysteriously endowed with supernatural abilities that frighten the residents of a phantom town.
—Ime Ekpo, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supernatural
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My character has been buried alive, held hostage in a haunted silo, and trapped in a paranormal pocket universe where everyone was half bee, half human.Remy Blumenfeld, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Nov. 2024
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In honor of Halloween—where even the slightest noise can send shivers down your spine—three paranormal pros are sharing their top supernatural solutions.Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 31 Oct. 2024
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The New York Jets are getting a superhuman effort out of starting right tackle Morgan Moses, who is playing through some painful injuries right now.Jesse Reed, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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After he’s bitten by a radioactive spider during a high school field trip, nerdy photographer Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) begins to exhibit superhuman abilities.Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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Evangelical leaders celebrated Trump’s victory as a fulfillment of God’s divine will.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Traders are buzzing about the possibilities, constantly checking the latest polls and moves in election betting markets to divine who’s ahead, Republican Donald Trump or Democrat Kamala Harris, and what that means for their positions.Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2024
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The new bar follows the transformation of an angel into a demon (inspired by Gokan's life and professional journey from Angel’s Share in New York to his bars in Asia and now Europe).Isabelle Kliger, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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The first-seven-minutes clip though shows some entirely different characters and a man’s desperate attempt to try to pass off the demons pursuing him.Brian Welk, IndieWire, 4 Nov. 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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Finding that new way of working between music and film, or of film interacting with music can, when it’s done really, really well, almost be transcendental.Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Oct. 2024
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And even surprises, like a magical experience at Disneyland Paris.Dave Quinn, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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And then there’s the merch, which ranges from baby clothes at H&M to a $499 replica of the magical Mirror of Erised at Pottery Barn.Jennifer Maas, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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On social media, the holy grail of Frye boot finds are the pairs that have been passed down over generations.Sam Reed, Glamour, 31 Oct. 2024
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In Hollywood's relentless pursuit of reliable box office returns, pre-existing intellectual property has become the holy grail.Damion Taylor, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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The luxury stay has 24-hour room and concierge service included in the price, as well as premium spirits and à la carte restaurants.Tess Foley-Cox, theweek, 12 Nov. 2024
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Caro Holdings intends to expand its marketplace platform to the pet care and spirits industries in the United States and the United Kingdom.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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“Supernatural.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supernatural. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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