as in supernatural
of, relating to, or being part of a reality beyond the observable physical universe
there are rumors that the old deserted mansion is the site of paranormal activity
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Recent Examples of paranormal
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.
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Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 18 Feb. 2025
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
Hosted as a live show by the ‘real’ Specs and Tucker, the actual paranormal investigators who inspired the original movie, the event soon takes a turn for the terrifying.
—John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 30 Jan. 2025
Yet Presence is more a domestic drama than a tale of paranormal activity.
—Elissa Suh, Vogue, 21 Jan. 2025
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Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 18 Feb. 2025
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
Hosted as a live show by the ‘real’ Specs and Tucker, the actual paranormal investigators who inspired the original movie, the event soon takes a turn for the terrifying.
—John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 30 Jan. 2025
Yet Presence is more a domestic drama than a tale of paranormal activity.
—Elissa Suh, Vogue, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paranormal
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The trailer soon shows just how those supernatural entities unfold, beginning with a sighting of two dogs in the forest that stand still in their tracks, as if frozen in time.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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The film represents a bold examination of the overseas Filipino worker experience, using supernatural horror as a lens to explore the emotional toll of migration.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2025
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Beckett reminds us of the metaphysical vastness that the stage can contain.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2025
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Beelzebub, however, is nothing but evil incarnate, first appearing as a sort of metaphysical pollution—a writhing black oil-like glob suspended in midair.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
11 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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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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“Paranormal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paranormal. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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