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
The company’s first flagship location—a 25,000-square-foot indoor/outdoor facility—is set to open in Austin, Texas in 2026, featuring otherworldly baths, waterfalls, saunas, grottos, and immersive art installations.
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Afdhel Aziz, Forbes, 25 Mar. 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
All money raised through the tours goes into preserving the otherworldly buildings and onsite artisan studios, residencies and events.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 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
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Afdhel Aziz, Forbes, 25 Mar. 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
All money raised through the tours goes into preserving the otherworldly buildings and onsite artisan studios, residencies and events.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for otherworldly
Adjective
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What’s interesting is supernatural activity spiked after the first nuclear reactors (assembled in Hyde Park) were buried in Red Gate Woods nearby.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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This psychological drama examines the aftermath of a boarding school suicide, with two students uncovering hidden truths through a supernatural possession element.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2025
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The stakes are paranormal, yes, but the roots are real—anchored in the experiences, traditions, and truths of communities across generations.—
Essence,
Essence,
2 Apr. 2025
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The book didn’t see the success The Bermuda Triangle enjoyed, and the chatter of a paranormal passage in Lake Michigan simmered down until the 1990s.—
Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi,
Discover Magazine,
19 Dec. 2024
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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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Intuition is not a mystical force but a product of the brain’s ability to process vast amounts of information quickly and unconsciously.—
Ayesha Masood,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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At its core, South of Midnight is a mystical coming-of-age tale.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Apr. 2025
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In the 19th century, philosophers and poets dabbled with it in the pursuit of metaphysical insights.—
Ella Jeffries,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Apr. 2025
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To the north is Vulcan’s Forge, Russell’s custom jewelry operation; to the south is Aquarius, a new-age metaphysical store owned by Barbara.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Otherworldly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/otherworldly. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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