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as in supernatural
of, relating to, or being part of a reality beyond the observable physical universe
the concept of the soul as a transcendental entity that exists entirely apart from the body
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as in superhuman
being so extraordinary or abnormal as to suggest powers which violate the laws of nature
in his speeches he manifests a transcendental ability to inspire people from all points on the political spectrum
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Recent Examples of transcendental
Some of the oldest breathwork practices, dating back thousands of years, are spiritual or transcendental methods that can often be found in yoga practices.
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Bree Grant, refinery29.com, 7 June 2024
In recent years the museum has hosted a number of notable exhibitions of work by Frey, by designer and architect Alexander Girard, by transcendental artist Agnes Pelton and by California painter Wayne Thiebaud.
—Booth Moore, WWD, 17 June 2024
The transcendental poets and Dante in the same week, Harriman-Jewell Series?
—Patrick Neas, Kansas City Star, 26 Jan. 2024
If Christianity has a transcendental core rooted in and ultimately oriented to another world, that does not absolve us from persistent ethical striving in this one.
—David Harsanyi, National Review, 25 Jan. 2024
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Bree Grant, refinery29.com, 7 June 2024
In recent years the museum has hosted a number of notable exhibitions of work by Frey, by designer and architect Alexander Girard, by transcendental artist Agnes Pelton and by California painter Wayne Thiebaud.
—Booth Moore, WWD, 17 June 2024
The transcendental poets and Dante in the same week, Harriman-Jewell Series?
—Patrick Neas, Kansas City Star, 26 Jan. 2024
If Christianity has a transcendental core rooted in and ultimately oriented to another world, that does not absolve us from persistent ethical striving in this one.
—David Harsanyi, National Review, 25 Jan. 2024
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Making a film that’s exciting, that’s scary in moments and deals with supernatural — there’s a ghost haunting these ideas.Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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Happy whales strapped with barrels of coins, supernatural serpentine disco queens.Jonathan Rowe, SPIN, 18 Dec. 2024
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Some story elements, such as the role of spinach as a source of his superhuman strength, became part of his persona over subsequent years.Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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But with Smith's superhuman powers fading in recent years, Australia have been searching for their new batting hero.Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Ghost Adventures paranormal investigator and EP Zak Bagans is opening the doors to his new production company, Scarehouse Films.Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
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As the two compete to disprove the existence of the other’s passion, they get caught up in an encounter of both the spiritual and paranormal, imbuing both teenagers with powers beyond belief.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
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Then, one magical day, the actress Jane Fonda wore a pair of Reeboks on TV to promote her aerobics video series.Colin C. Campbell, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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In a place where opulence is abundant and luxury goes as far as—or beyond—human imagination, people are looking for a different kind of ‘wow factor,’ for something extraordinary, magical, and one-of-a-kind.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 1 Jan. 2025
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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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What To Know The survival of 29 passengers, including three children, has been hailed as miraculous.David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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Steph Curry’s two miraculous 3s in the final 12.2 seconds pulled the Warriors into a sudden tie.Anthony Slater, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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Natalia Criado Gold Torch Sugar Spoon Set $150 $107 SSENSE Natalia Criado specializes in designing mystical, almost antique looking, objects and the tiny balls on many of her pieces work in tandem with the beautiful materials and details.Sophie Collé, Architectural Digest, 27 Dec. 2024
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The occult scientist is the only one audacious enough to diagnose Orlok’s mystical powers and propose a solution.David Sims, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Both years, Durbin showed an uncanny ability to steal bases.Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Wilson said Isaacman has an uncanny ability to get in the weeds despite being the CEO of a company that now has more than 3,000 employees.MacKenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Transcendental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transcendental. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.
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