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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
Her interest in mysteries and the occult began in the metaphysical section at her local Borders.
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Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 13 Dec. 2024
The opportunity to complete his unfinished manuscript initially makes the film seem like a tribute to deadline extensions, but Youth Without Youth twists itself into a metaphysical phantasmagoria on age, consciousness, spirituality, and 20th-century evil.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024
It’s generally considered untestable, since metaphysical assumptions underlie all our efforts to conduct tests and interpret results.
—Quanta Magazine, 30 July 2024
With age, Sean has begun to warm to his mother’s metaphysical approach to life — and beyond.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 25 Nov. 2024
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Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 13 Dec. 2024
The opportunity to complete his unfinished manuscript initially makes the film seem like a tribute to deadline extensions, but Youth Without Youth twists itself into a metaphysical phantasmagoria on age, consciousness, spirituality, and 20th-century evil.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024
It’s generally considered untestable, since metaphysical assumptions underlie all our efforts to conduct tests and interpret results.
—Quanta Magazine, 30 July 2024
With age, Sean has begun to warm to his mother’s metaphysical approach to life — and beyond.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 25 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for metaphysical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for metaphysical
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Each year, the Robot – a naïve stock-picking paradigm, generates a theoretical portfolio of ten very unpopular stocks.John Dorfman, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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The theoretical matchups fans anticipated during the offseason are finally starting to play out on the court, adding a new wrinkle to the traditional rivalries of league play.Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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When the stepson of one of her wealthy clients is murdered, Elsbeth must match wits with a woman whose supernatural gifts usually keep her one step ahead.Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 17 Jan. 2025
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But David Steiner doesn’t credit his home’s survival to supernatural forces.Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
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Wolff had written paranormal fiction before, but love stories were her O.T.P., her one true pairing.Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
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Some comments under the video show viewers spooked by the scene, weighing in on whether the leg movement was a result of some kind of paranormal intervention or not.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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The mood looks both delightful and a little melancholic — tiny, abstract people making their way in the biggest, loneliest of places.Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
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Indeed, a persistent criticism is that their artistic approach evades urgent issues in favor of abstract or anodyne statements.Travis Diehl, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Then, filled with admiration for this person who has turned a simple space into a something transcendental, the patron hires Tóth to oversee construction on a community center in the modest burg of Doylestown, Pennsylvania.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 22 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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Disability Studies: Foundations & Key Concepts This non-exhaustive reading list highlights some of the key debates and conceptual shifts in disability studies.JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 8 Jan. 2025
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The intentionally empty area around Sgr A*'s frame seemed to actually punctuate its conceptual and visual weight in a way its typical online backdrop of search bars and Google Chrome tabs never has for me.Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 4 Jan. 2025
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With the world on the brink, the Fantastic Four join forces with iconic Marvel heroes, standing together in the epic battle to break the mystical darkness with science.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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The Pink Beds Loop, a flat and kid-friendly path, winds through a mystical forest perfect for winter exploration.Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 6 Jan. 2025
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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 21 Jan. 2025.
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