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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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supernatural

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noun

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Recent Examples of supernatural
Adjective
The film follows a couple who, after moving to the countryside, have a supernatural encounter that tests their relationship. Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Jan. 2025 Share [Findings] The Journal of Pediatric Genetics retracted a study on Islamic beliefs concerning the possible supernatural causes of birth defects on the grounds that the research lacked a scientific basis. Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 22 Jan. 2025 Sources tell Deadline Jake Gyllenhaal is set to star in M. Night Shyamalan’s upcoming film, a supernatural romantic thriller, based on an original story co-created by Shyamalan and global-bestselling novelist Nicholas Sparks. Justin Kroll, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2025 Ranging from supernatural thrillers to creature-features starring flesh-eating monsters, there's plenty to keep your eyes glued on AMC Networks' horror streaming video service. Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for supernatural 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supernatural
Adjective
  • 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
Adjective
  • At the heart and soul of James Mangold’s time capsule stands Timothée Chalamet, whose embodiment of Dylan’s superhuman genius – and his human frailties – brings electric life to an iconic enigma.
    Pete Hammond, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2025
  • As Moore explained, the character also no longer has such mutant abilities as superhuman strength and speed.
    Zack Sharf, Variety, 7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Identical in composition, indistinguishable to the human eye, but, according to the natural diamond industry, lacking in that all-important divine provenance.
    Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2025
  • Everything is either a complete accident or divine providence, the movie suggests.
    Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 7 Feb. 2025
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  • According to Hindu scriptures, gods and demons once churned the cosmic ocean in search of the nectar of immortality.
    Kyra Colah, Fox News, 8 Feb. 2025
  • Lamar is also well aware of his demons and has made peace with his vices.
    Taylor Crumpton, TIME, 7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • His first two tasks of the day: 20 minutes of transcendental meditation ... followed by four shots of espresso.
    Axios, Axios, 17 Jan. 2025
  • The director was also a vocal supporter of transcendental meditation.
    Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • More recently, on Jan. 5, the Drift star had a magical entrance at the 2025 Golden Globes red carpet.
    Raven Brunner, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
  • A certain televangelist will sell you magical healing water to motivate God’s power.
    Lynne Silva-Breen, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Who knew that banning books, paying teachers pitiful salaries and threatening them with jail if they were caught with salacious book titles would be the holy grail of student success?
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2025
  • The government even organized helicopters to shower flower petals on the saints and seers taking a holy dip.
    Kyra Colah, Fox News, 8 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • On the heels of her 101st birthday, a Beverly Hills residence with ties to the businesswoman and creative spirit has splashed onto the market for $16.5 million.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2025
  • This game embodies the spirit of what makes Obsidian games special, and a chance to prove that the studio is one of the most prolific RPG houses in the industry, whose own original creations can stand above even their stellar work making sequels for others.
    Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 14 Feb. 2025

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“Supernatural.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supernatural. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

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