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 Braver souls can take a special paranormal investigation tour with ghost-hunting equipment. Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025 The house gained a reputation for being haunted after its owner reported paranormal experiences. Daphne Lemke, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025 Among them is Glenn Nielan, a documentary filmmaker just out of the closet, who wants to film paranormal activities on the reservation. Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 10 Mar. 2025 Fowler, a former practicing attorney, is a paranormal investigator and practicing psychic medium. Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 10 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for paranormal
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  • The rules allow investigators of every social class and how to bring them together for a game of supernatural mystery.
    Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Armed with her signature razor-sharp wit and deadpan charm, Wednesday is also plunged into a new bone-chilling supernatural mystery.
    DeVonne Goode, Parents, 23 Apr. 2025
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  • The song borders on the absurd, but its faith in the metaphysical properties of a melody is infectious.
    Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2025
  • But now, almost five years after the pandemic, what exactly is driving this metaphysical renaissance?
    Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2025
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  • Like Lynch, Coulson was an enthusiastic practitioner of transcendental meditation, which Green was also persuaded to try.
    Pat Saperstein, Variety, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The collection was crafted using dreamy textiles including chiffon, organza and satin—essential in the creation of a transcendental atmosphere, with each look practically floating down the runway.
    Elizabeth Grace Coyne, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025

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“Paranormal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paranormal. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.

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