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
Just a few days before Alessandro Michele’s inaugural Valentino couture show, the Italian designer welcomed Vogue into one of the house's five Paris ateliers, where master seamstresses were hard at work putting the finishing touches on his otherworldly designs.
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2025
In Mulholland Drive’s most arresting scene, the protagonists find themselves at an otherworldly club in the middle of the night.
—Will Bahr, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2025
Del Toro, as is his custom, displays a tremendous empathy for his otherworldly characters, here ghostly women who were once silenced but whose urgent cries must now be heeded.
—Gayle Sequeira, Vulture, 20 Jan. 2025
Tucker, meanwhile, had the worst year of his otherworldly career.
—Tim Graham, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2025
In Mulholland Drive’s most arresting scene, the protagonists find themselves at an otherworldly club in the middle of the night.
—Will Bahr, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2025
Del Toro, as is his custom, displays a tremendous empathy for his otherworldly characters, here ghostly women who were once silenced but whose urgent cries must now be heeded.
—Gayle Sequeira, Vulture, 20 Jan. 2025
Tucker, meanwhile, had the worst year of his otherworldly career.
—Tim Graham, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for otherworldly
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The John Wick and The Matrix alum recently told Inverse that after years of attempts to make a follow-up to the gritty supernatural thriller, fans may soon see that vision come to fruition with headway being made in the creative process.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
22 Feb. 2025
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The project will participate in this year’s Co-Pro Pitching Sessions and promises to captivate potential partners with its unique blend of supernatural intrigue and high-stakes drama.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
21 Feb. 2025
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Whether or not Adele truly lived in fear of paranormal roommates, the fact remains that Sutton has been unable to sell Lock House for the last 14 years.—
Madeline Fitzgerald,
Quartz,
18 Feb. 2025
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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
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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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The director was also a vocal supporter of transcendental meditation.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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Some even produce compounds that interact in mysterious ways with animal biology, inducing profound and mystical psychedelic experiences.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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This deep and intuitive planet will deepen your connection to all things mystical and intangible over the coming years, so prepare for a spiritual journey that’ll shape the rest of your life.—
Nina Kahn,
StyleCaster,
24 Feb. 2025
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Given the baroque language of the text, not to mention the metaphysical events within the narrative itself, Dieter’s exact exploits remain open for interpretation.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
7 Feb. 2025
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As in Dante, the metaphysical landscape is taken seriously and is carefully documented, as if the reader might someday go there and need to know the rules.—
Elisa Gonzalez,
The New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Otherworldly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/otherworldly. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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