as in supernatural
of, relating to, or being part of a reality beyond the observable physical universe
a movie in which otherworldly beings live among us in a parallel universe
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Recent Examples of otherworldly
Hardly undone by all that, the plucky Texas teen enlists the otherworldly assist of her mystical, kooky and somewhat sage aunt Gugu (Lori Tan Chinn) and a sidekick, the vampire spirit Ed (Bowen Yang), who warned her about the demon Kit (Woosung Kim).
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Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2025
But a mischievous demon who lives somewhere in the countryside might hold the key to Piotr being able to obtain the object of his desire, setting the stage for a Faustian bargain with otherworldly consequences.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 16 Jan. 2025
What set Dylan apart from other ambitious youth was his otherworldly talent, combined with a tireless work ethic.
—Rob Salkowitz, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
But the two styles work in tandem, too, reaching across time and texture to forge a cinematic connection, tracing a journey from human pain to transcendence found in the otherworldly flight of a bird.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Jan. 2025
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Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2025
But a mischievous demon who lives somewhere in the countryside might hold the key to Piotr being able to obtain the object of his desire, setting the stage for a Faustian bargain with otherworldly consequences.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 16 Jan. 2025
What set Dylan apart from other ambitious youth was his otherworldly talent, combined with a tireless work ethic.
—Rob Salkowitz, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
But the two styles work in tandem, too, reaching across time and texture to forge a cinematic connection, tracing a journey from human pain to transcendence found in the otherworldly flight of a bird.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for otherworldly
Adjective
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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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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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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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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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Carlson’s images combust with metaphysical abundance.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
ARTnews.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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Though scientific evidence for crystal healing is yet to be established, many spiritual practitioners believe in their metaphysical properties, which are thought to support emotional and spiritual transformation.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
23 Nov. 2024
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“Otherworldly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/otherworldly. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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