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as in paranormal
of, relating to, or being part of a reality beyond the observable physical universe
believes in ghosts, guardian angels, and other supernatural beings
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as in superhuman
being so extraordinary or abnormal as to suggest powers which violate the laws of nature
he seems to read books with supernatural speed
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as in divine
of, relating to, or being God
believed he had a supernatural calling to join the ministry
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Recent Examples of supernatural
Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 10 Jan. 2025
The streamer is developing a reboot of NBC’s supernatural drama, our sister site Deadline reports.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 6 Jan. 2025
The former is available for streaming on Tubi. 'Cursed'
This indie horror movie, about an American drifter whose life takes a supernatural turn in a rural village in Romania, was filmed in the West Bend area.
—Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
And of course, possibly supernatural happenings take place, in addition to some grimy and gritty murders.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 5 Jan. 2025
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The recurrence of a menacing supernatural force that caused his brother to disappear in the '80s (hence the season subtitle, The Vanishing) pushes him far over the line.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 10 Jan. 2025
The streamer is developing a reboot of NBC’s supernatural drama, our sister site Deadline reports.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 6 Jan. 2025
The former is available for streaming on Tubi. 'Cursed'
This indie horror movie, about an American drifter whose life takes a supernatural turn in a rural village in Romania, was filmed in the West Bend area.
—Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
And of course, possibly supernatural happenings take place, in addition to some grimy and gritty murders.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 5 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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Aside from the superhuman quarterback, perhaps the most defining feature of the Bills’ wagon of an offense is its obsession with putting a sixth lineman on the field.Derrik Klassen, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Musk is viewed by many of his fans as possessing almost superhuman time management skills, able to balance the duties of fatherhood while running multiple massive corporations, post frantically on X, and play video games.Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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These stewards are not perfect, but they’ve been ordained to spread a divine message.Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 12 Jan. 2025
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Since crocodiles were considered divine helpers against evil, the figure is supposed to absorb the pain and then be discarded.Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 12 Jan. 2025
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Audiard long had imagined an internal struggle within Emilia between man and woman, demon and angel.Julian Sancton, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, as if disciplining your demon seed wasn’t stressful enough, Rowan is also getting conflicting versions of mom-shaming from two Mayfair relatives, one of whom is actually deceased.Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 5 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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TikTok’s magical algorithm that keeps you hooked on the app is its secret power, and putting a price tag on such a valuable commodity that every other social media app envies is difficult.David Goldman, CNN, 15 Jan. 2025
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This year, kids could play in extra bounce houses, take a magical light walk and play a life-sized wonderland board game.Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
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As with any good Southern tradition, part of what makes football season so holy is the food.Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2025
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The collection spans categories like body care — Bath & Body Works’ holy grail — home decor, candles, and beyond, with prices starting at $1.95.Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 13 Jan. 2025
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Popularized by the Romans as a shield from evil spirits, the choices today are far more modern—although honestly, some additional good vibes insurance is never a bad thing.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
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Over 45 gallons of spirits, wine, and beer were served to 55 men in attendance.Christian Schneider, National Review, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Supernatural.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supernatural. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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