as in supernatural
of, relating to, or being part of a reality beyond the observable physical universe a movie in which otherworldly beings live among us in a parallel universe

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Recent Examples of otherworldly An otherworldly talent — my #1 prospect for the ‘26 draft for a reason. Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2025 Neptune, the planet of dreams, illusions and mysticism, is home in Pisces — transiting this zodiac sign since 2011 — amplifying these otherworldly qualities, while evoking a desire for escapism, spirituality and the pursuit of transcendence. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025 In 1971, astronaut Dave Scott had a more otherworldly experience. Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 18 Mar. 2025 The music endows the revival with a fluidity that is made all the more haunting by the otherworldly echoes of Peter Rice’s sound design. Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for otherworldly
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  • Armed with her signature razor-sharp wit and deadpan charm, Wednesday is also plunged into a new bone-chilling supernatural mystery.
    DeVonne Goode, Parents, 23 Apr. 2025
  • The rules allow investigators of every social class and how to bring them together for a game of supernatural mystery.
    Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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  • Currently co-writing a feature about the late paranormal DJ Art Bell, to be directed by Radio Silence with Paul Giamatti starring, Greaves’ other film credits include the horror flick Unfriended for Blumhouse and Universal and Inspector Gadget for Disney/Rideback.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2025
  • Her thrillers, becoming increasingly popular, bite off a lot, but always include some uncanny paranormal something or other, and a nod to the history of tragedy in Chicago.
    Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 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
  • 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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  • There’s something almost mystical about Patmos, a Dodecanese island that’s closer to the mainland of Turkey than Greece.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2025
  • Black leather, along with other dark moody hues like purple and navy, are bringing a mystical element to fashion.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 8 Apr. 2025
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  • The song borders on the absurd, but its faith in the metaphysical properties of a melody is infectious.
    Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2025
  • But now, almost five years after the pandemic, what exactly is driving this metaphysical renaissance?
    Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2025

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“Otherworldly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/otherworldly. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.

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