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as in theoretical
dealing with or expressing a quality or idea
a work that deals with such metaphysical questions as the very nature of knowledge
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as in supernatural
of, relating to, or being part of a reality beyond the observable physical universe
belief in a metaphysical world beyond the one in which we live
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Recent Examples of metaphysical
With age, Sean has begun to warm to his mother’s metaphysical approach to life — and beyond.
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Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 25 Nov. 2024
Perhaps that’s why Sedona attracts such a strong enclave of New Age spiritual devotees searching for metaphysical energy in the vortexes allegedly sprinkled throughout its buttes and spires.
—Erin Strout, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
His fascination was with light, optics and the metaphysical, his layered geometric forms made with almost scientific precision.
—Nargess Banks, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
All Knull needs to free himself is the Codex, a metaphysical key created through perfect symbiosis, which Venom and Eddie have achieved.
—Richard Newby, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
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Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 25 Nov. 2024
Perhaps that’s why Sedona attracts such a strong enclave of New Age spiritual devotees searching for metaphysical energy in the vortexes allegedly sprinkled throughout its buttes and spires.
—Erin Strout, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
His fascination was with light, optics and the metaphysical, his layered geometric forms made with almost scientific precision.
—Nargess Banks, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
All Knull needs to free himself is the Codex, a metaphysical key created through perfect symbiosis, which Venom and Eddie have achieved.
—Richard Newby, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
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But unlike the 2023 interview, the topics Welker brought up and Trump's response to them are no longer theoretical campaign promises.Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 8 Dec. 2024
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At its peak, around 3:00 am PT the following morning, the coin had a theoretical total value of $72 million; the tokens the teenager had initially held were worth more than $3 million.Joel Khalili, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
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Making a film that’s exciting, that’s scary in moments and deals with supernatural — there’s a ghost haunting these ideas.Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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Happy whales strapped with barrels of coins, supernatural serpentine disco queens.Jonathan Rowe, SPIN, 18 Dec. 2024
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The venue's beloved mechanical bull, country music memorabilia, Bobby Mackey's stage costumes, a 2004 Ford Thunderbird, items related to the venue's paranormal folklore and more were sold in a public auction over the summer.Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 12 Dec. 2024
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The county noted that the place was even visited by paranormal investigators from SyFy Channel’s Ghost Hunters.Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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In the primary bedroom, a painting by the abstract artist Guy Hindley hangs above a custom bed upholstered in fabric from Toyine Sellers.Troy J. McMullen, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024
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Aura nails have been slowly replacing the loud abstract nail designs previously made popular in the past few years.Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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While few of us will be able to experience the transcendental taste of the Hibiki 40-year-old, one universal aspect of it is the artistry of the presentation.Mark Littler, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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Finding that new way of working between music and film, or of film interacting with music can, when it’s done really, really well, almost be transcendental.Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Oct. 2024
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By synthesizing knowledge through a concept map, students can better structure information, interpret the relationships between ideas, and deepen their overall conceptual understanding.Christopher Rim, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Instead of a standard-issue statue, the conceptual piece shows their interlocking arms, which from one angle form the shape of a heart.Elizabeth Blackwell, Longreads, 14 Nov. 2024
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Set in 1973, the film tells the story of a couple of musicians who accidentally record a mystical sound never before heard by human ears.Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Sandman follows Morpheus, lord of a mystical realm known as The Dreaming, who is the keeper of all of humanity’s dreams (and nightmares).Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 9 Dec. 2024
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Williamson said earlier this week that his hamstring is completely healed, but his mental state remains a work in progress.oregonlive, oregonlive, 13 Apr. 2023
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Sign up That Torrance pushed Vial and Eduardo to such mental anguish does not surprise immigrant-justice advocates.María Inés Taracena, The New Republic, 12 Apr. 2023
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“Metaphysical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metaphysical. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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