as in supernatural
of, relating to, or being part of a reality beyond the observable physical universe
there are rumors that the old deserted mansion is the site of paranormal activity
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Recent Examples of paranormal
The previous owner, Zak Bagans, a paranormal activity investigator, originally put the house on the market for $2.2 million, but later cut the price to $1.9 million.
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Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
Dan Da Dan Where to Watch: Hulu A hilariously wild anime that follows two high school paranormal obsessives — a psychic girl and an alien-loving nerd — on increasingly bizarre supernatural adventures.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Nov. 2024
Rather than trying to rank particular paranormal beliefs, the new study examines peoples’ general attitudes toward provable versus non-provable concepts.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
Based on paranormal encounters, Kentucky ranked only No. 17 based on the number of ghost sightings in the state and No. 20 based on paranormal investigators, calculated on a per capita basis.
—Sydney Borchers, Fox News, 31 Oct. 2024
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Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
Dan Da Dan Where to Watch: Hulu A hilariously wild anime that follows two high school paranormal obsessives — a psychic girl and an alien-loving nerd — on increasingly bizarre supernatural adventures.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Nov. 2024
Rather than trying to rank particular paranormal beliefs, the new study examines peoples’ general attitudes toward provable versus non-provable concepts.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
Based on paranormal encounters, Kentucky ranked only No. 17 based on the number of ghost sightings in the state and No. 20 based on paranormal investigators, calculated on a per capita basis.
—Sydney Borchers, Fox News, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paranormal
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The film tells the story of Ingrid, a crack assassin who uses supernatural abilities to get out of even the most seemingly hopeless situations.Jamie Lang, Variety, 3 Dec. 2024
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However their reappearance is working against them by attracting other supernatural forces to their small Massachusetts town.Rachel Flynn, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
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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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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
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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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“Paranormal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paranormal. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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