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
Annabelle is part of the Occult Museum collection of famed, late paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren
Visitors are always told to heed the warning on the case not to touch.
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Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 15 July 2025
Rivera’s death was confirmed on Facebook by the New England Society for Psychic Research, founded by paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren in Connecticut.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 15 July 2025
From paranormal investigators to journalists and TikTok content creators.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 11 July 2025
Eastman is a lifelong lover of all things paranormal.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 9 July 2025
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Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 15 July 2025
Rivera’s death was confirmed on Facebook by the New England Society for Psychic Research, founded by paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren in Connecticut.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 15 July 2025
From paranormal investigators to journalists and TikTok content creators.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 11 July 2025
Eastman is a lifelong lover of all things paranormal.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paranormal
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But the film embraces a twist on the classic by introducing a supernatural element — the afterlife.—
Mekishana Pierre Published,
EW.com,
29 July 2025
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The upcoming second season promises eight episodes of more deadpan humor, soulless glares and even a Lady Gaga cameo, as Wednesday takes on another eerie supernatural mystery at Nevermore Academy.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
29 July 2025
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Vendors will offer beads, minerals, gemstones, custom jewelry, fossils, artifacts, and metaphysical stones.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 July 2025
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This exchange happens near the beginning of The Stone Door, Leonora Carrington’s metaphysical novel of the Second World War, in a dream of her nameless narrator.—
Celia Bell
July 22,
Literary Hub,
22 July 2025
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By the late 1970s, Gayden had embraced transcendental Indian and Native American spirituality and formed the funk and jazz jam band Skyboat.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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His willingness to take his talent to Bologna and Brescia to give himself the best chance of making World Cup squads was a transcendental choice.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
30 June 2025
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“Paranormal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paranormal. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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