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
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.
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Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
It was written by a retired linguist and paranormal hobbyist who skeptics felt played with the truth.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024
While tending to the property, Lawson, who lived above the nightclub until his death in 2012, started having paranormal experiences.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 12 Dec. 2024
Hitchens is a paranormal historian who takes his craft seriously — no comically bad spectacles of specter hunting here.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
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Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
It was written by a retired linguist and paranormal hobbyist who skeptics felt played with the truth.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024
While tending to the property, Lawson, who lived above the nightclub until his death in 2012, started having paranormal experiences.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 12 Dec. 2024
Hitchens is a paranormal historian who takes his craft seriously — no comically bad spectacles of specter hunting here.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paranormal
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Sources tell Deadline Jake Gyllenhaal is set to star in M. Night Shyamalan’s upcoming film, a supernatural romantic thriller, based on an original story co-created by Shyamalan and global-bestselling novelist Nicholas Sparks.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2025
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Ranging from supernatural thrillers to creature-features starring flesh-eating monsters, there's plenty to keep your eyes glued on AMC Networks' horror streaming video service.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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But tension quickly develops between Elizabeth and this perky new creation (Margaret Qualley), sparking a metaphysical battle that takes a toll on both of them.—
Scott Tobias,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Carlson’s images combust with metaphysical abundance.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
ARTnews.com,
6 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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“Paranormal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paranormal. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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