1
as in extraordinary
being out of the ordinary
an editor with a preternatural sense of what will interest the book-buying public
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2
as in supernatural
of, relating to, or being part of a reality beyond the observable physical universe
an investigator of preternatural phenomena
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as in superhuman
being so extraordinary or abnormal as to suggest powers which violate the laws of nature
a preternatural ability to predict how the stock market will perform
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Recent Examples of preternatural
Billy Strings There seems to be no stopping this bluegrass wonder, whose preternatural picking has landed him another trio of shows at Ball Arena.
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John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2025
Her preternatural talent earned her comparisons to her hero, Judy Garland, whose mature vocal stylings had also brought fame at a young age.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
But the crispy gai tod, or Thai fried chicken, with its preternatural crunch pushes this place over the top.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 14 Nov. 2024
His unlikely nomination as the Democratic presidential candidate and subsequent victory over incumbent President Gerald Ford in the 1976 election spoke to Carter's relentless drive and preternatural self-assuredness.
—Mark Updegrove, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2024
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John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2025
Her preternatural talent earned her comparisons to her hero, Judy Garland, whose mature vocal stylings had also brought fame at a young age.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
But the crispy gai tod, or Thai fried chicken, with its preternatural crunch pushes this place over the top.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 14 Nov. 2024
His unlikely nomination as the Democratic presidential candidate and subsequent victory over incumbent President Gerald Ford in the 1976 election spoke to Carter's relentless drive and preternatural self-assuredness.
—Mark Updegrove, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preternatural
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Between 2019 and 2024, the average age of the fleet rose 2.2 years — an extraordinary increase given the higher retirement rate of aircraft during more than a year of COVID.—
Oliver Wyman,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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To an extraordinary degree, his administration has already succeeded.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
27 Feb. 2025
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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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Even for those who attribute supernatural powers to tarot, the past is anything but straightforward.—
Jonathon Keats,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Cho’s answer was to tackle the concerto with superhuman precision, like a meticulous assassin leaving behind no evidence.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
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His position that requires superhuman capacities for discernment, judgment, manipulation, and self-protection—capacities demanded and cultivated in smaller amounts in everyday citizens.—
Philip Tinari,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2025
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Local meteorologists noted that these events were highly unusual for the region, with historical data showing only sporadic snowfall over the past several decades.—
Jim Foerster,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Bringing such a case is highly unusual and winning a conviction would be difficult, according to current and former prosecutors.—
Glenn Thrush,
New York Times,
4 Mar. 2025
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Whether or not Adele truly lived in fear of paranormal roommates, the fact remains that Sutton has been unable to sell Lock House for the last 14 years.—
Madeline Fitzgerald,
Quartz,
18 Feb. 2025
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Joo-Sil also appeared role in the K-drama The Uncanny Counter, which follows a group of paranormal hunters on the search for evil spirits from the afterlife.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes,
2 Feb. 2025
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The disruptions in flow call to mind the format of Be My Guest With Ina Garten, in which Ina both preps for a guest as well as cooks with them, but Meghan’s uncanny flashbacks somehow further untether the show from the reality of her not-kitchen.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2025
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Reality Blues wades into the mysteries of our uncanny world, trying to catch a vibe.—
Meaghan Garvey,
Pitchfork,
6 Mar. 2025
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One exceptional find this season is Ashlyn —founded by the South Korean designer Ashlynn Park—which had a number of looks on display in an art gallery in Paris’ first arrondissement.—
Gemma A. Williams,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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The core motion module is capable of a maximum joint torque of 300 N·m, a peak torque density of 203 N·m/kg, and exceptional mobility with a walking speed of 2 m/s, along with a natural human-like gait.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
8 Mar. 2025
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His first two tasks of the day: 20 minutes of transcendental meditation ... followed by four shots of espresso.—
Axios,
Axios,
17 Jan. 2025
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The director was also a vocal supporter of transcendental meditation.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Preternatural.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preternatural. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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