1
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
Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 28 Mar. 2025
The actress instead battles endless dead air in this sloppy metaphor for grief — a supernatural misfire that’s peppered with gross-out gags and jump-scares that are uncomfortable but rarely compelling.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 28 Mar. 2025
This iconic show gripped its audiences with a supernatural mystery that has gone down in pop culture history.
—Meg Walters, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2025
June 20, 2024: Majors books a lead role in Martin Villeneuve’s upcoming supernatural revenge thriller Merciless, Deadline reports.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2025
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Bones is a supernatural thriller set in Siberia along the Kolyma Highway, a real highway that was built in Stalinist Soviet Union using the labor of prisoners from the region’s gulags.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 28 Mar. 2025
The actress instead battles endless dead air in this sloppy metaphor for grief — a supernatural misfire that’s peppered with gross-out gags and jump-scares that are uncomfortable but rarely compelling.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 28 Mar. 2025
This iconic show gripped its audiences with a supernatural mystery that has gone down in pop culture history.
—Meg Walters, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2025
June 20, 2024: Majors books a lead role in Martin Villeneuve’s upcoming supernatural revenge thriller Merciless, Deadline reports.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supernatural
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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
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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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In the comics, Hawkgirl is a fierce warrior with superhuman strength, an arsenal of medieval weapons and enormous wings.—
Robert Ito,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Ava continues to spiral as Deborah’s superhuman pettiness derails the rest of her workday.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
11 Apr. 2025
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Manufacturers want to divine where to build their next factory.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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Maybe some divine intervention can help Pederson and Marsh get off the schneid.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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With the playoffs around the corner, New York could have slayed the proverbial dragon, shaken off its demons and walked into the playoffs believing.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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And some of the mistakes are of actual blood on his hands, and he’s got demons floating around in his soul, as well as on the ceiling or climbing the walls or whatever.—
Demetrius Patterson,
HollywoodReporter,
9 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
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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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Inevitably, given the length and nature of his absence, Bentaleb has only featured sparingly for Lille since that magical night in Rennes.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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The love planet will also conjunct Neptune on May 2, adding a magical, almost surreal quality to these connections.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Continue reading … ‘MANY SURPRISES’ – Archaeologists discover proof of Bible verse at holiest site in Christianity.—
FOXNews.com,
FOXNews.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Across religions and their various significant and holy sites, people of all faiths have shared in Khalafalla’s experience.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
13 Apr. 2025
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As Donatella Versace prepares to step into her new role as Global Ambassador, there is hope that the Prada Group will honor and preserve the brand’s familial legacy, keeping the spirit of the Versace family alive at its core.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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There are signs that SEIU Local 1000’s efforts have renewed the spirits of members who in recent years have weathered a tumultuous leadership change and a contract negotiation that left many unsatisfied.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Supernatural.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supernatural. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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