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
Foreign technology disguised as otherworldly visitors?
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Jeff Spry, Space.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Last July, four people from rural Idaho were murdered by a man who believed he was sent on a mission from otherworldly beings.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 10 Mar. 2026
Kayak or paddleboard the crystal-clear waves or recline on the wide, sunny coast and enjoy the otherworldly views.
—Madeline Bilis, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
But that didn’t stop Knicks coach Mike Brown, from speaking about the otherworldly career that James has put together.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 8 Mar. 2026
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Jeff Spry, Space.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Last July, four people from rural Idaho were murdered by a man who believed he was sent on a mission from otherworldly beings.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 10 Mar. 2026
Kayak or paddleboard the crystal-clear waves or recline on the wide, sunny coast and enjoy the otherworldly views.
—Madeline Bilis, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
But that didn’t stop Knicks coach Mike Brown, from speaking about the otherworldly career that James has put together.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 8 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for otherworldly
Adjective
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Adapted from Algernon Blackwood’s supernatural novella, The Man Whom the Trees Loved is a ghostly tale of the inexplicable horrors of nature.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
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There's also aliens or monsters or some other supernatural entity out to get them.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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Olivia Simon, United States, 2025, WORLD PREMIERE Trapped alone in a haunted room, a paranormal researcher’s experiment goes horrifically wrong.—
William Earl,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
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The film following a pair of paranormal podcasters (Nina Kiri and Adam DiMarco) who stumble upon a disturbing set of recordings.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Mar. 2026
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To the victim, a transcendental thief is still a thief.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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There are some proactive stress management techniques that the ACC endorses, including transcendental meditation and yoga.—
Mara Gordon,
NPR,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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What is emerging is a picture of an artist of profound mathematical acuity, who mobilized geometric, sequential, and modular forms to test hypotheses on interrelation, regeneration, and evolution in pursuit of mystical revelation.—
Katherine Rochester,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2026
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In Hinduism and Buddhism, a mantra is a sacred utterance (syllable, word, or verse) that is considered to possess mystical or religious efficacy.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
31 Mar. 2026
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The movie addresses metaphysical questions such as the egregore of a generation, the nature of evil, and the search for God in times of His absence.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2026
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The most fundamental consequences of being struck by lightning are often metaphysical, and not easily communicable.—
Jacob Stern,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Otherworldly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/otherworldly. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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