1
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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The newspaper was referring to Planet Nine, a theoretical planet at the edge of the solar system.—
Ailsa Harvey,
Space.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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Martin Karplus, a Nobel Prize-winning theoretical chemist who used computers to model how complex systems change during chemical reactions, died last month at 94.—
Natasha Frost,
New York Times,
16 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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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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Yet Presence is more a domestic drama than a tale of paranormal activity.—
Elissa Suh,
Vogue,
21 Jan. 2025
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Ghost Tour: Explore the town’s haunted streets and listen to eerie stories about its mining history and paranormal activity.—
Tiffany Acosta,
The Arizona Republic,
3 Jan. 2025
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Students observed him on the campus lawn hand-chiseling his first commission — an abstract rendition of a mother and child from an 8-foot-tall block of Georgia marble, which was installed next to the Fine Arts Building that fall.—
Mary Logan Bikoff,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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In addition to vinyl, which is now a No. 1 bestseller on the retailer, Amazon’s lineup includes crewneck sweatshirts, graphic tees, CDs, cassettes, and posters featuring the abstract illustration.—
Anna Tingley,
Variety,
17 Jan. 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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In addition to his hobbies of painting and photography, Lynch was also a big figure in the world of transcendental meditation, introducing other celebrities to the practice and establishing the David Lynch Foundation in 2005 to promote it.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
16 Jan. 2025
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Should be a conceptual thinker with strategic and problem-solving skills.—
Terina Allen,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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The problem with such a conceptual series is that the writers can get lost in the mythology and leave the characters and less exciting plot beats behind.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA TODAY,
17 Jan. 2025
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His test comes when Dr. Robotnik returns with a new partner, Knuckles, in search of a mystical emerald that has the power to destroy civilizations.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Incorporating crystals into their routine and mystical practices can help Aquarius ground their energy, reconnect with their intuition and stay committed to their spiritual mission on the planet.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
21 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 29 Jan. 2025.
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