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as in superhuman
being so extraordinary or abnormal as to suggest powers which violate the laws of nature
an unearthly knack for picking winning lottery numbers
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as in eerie
fearfully and mysteriously strange or fantastic
an unearthly wail came from out of the darkness
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as in supernatural
of, relating to, or being part of a reality beyond the observable physical universe
unearthly messages that she believed were coming from her deceased father
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Recent Examples of unearthly
Featuring an ergonomic design and Smart ANC, the Sleep A30 can deliver all-night peace and quiet from noisy environments, which could include a snoring partner, a garbage truck collecting at some unearthly hour or any of the other nocturnal sounds that can disturb sleep.
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Guerrero cued the unearthly, whistling first bars with an ambiguous gesture that invited the orchestra to melt in freely.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
If Vogl's account is to be believed, Schmidt's ailments during this time appeared to be of an unearthly and inexplicable nature.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 6 June 2025
His most beloved work is probably The Changeling, about a man whose wife abruptly begins to claim that their baby isn’t really their baby, to unsettling and unearthly results.
—Constance Grady, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Guerrero cued the unearthly, whistling first bars with an ambiguous gesture that invited the orchestra to melt in freely.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
If Vogl's account is to be believed, Schmidt's ailments during this time appeared to be of an unearthly and inexplicable nature.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 6 June 2025
His most beloved work is probably The Changeling, about a man whose wife abruptly begins to claim that their baby isn’t really their baby, to unsettling and unearthly results.
—Constance Grady, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unearthly
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This creature’s strength is superhuman, which is unfortunate for anyone who happens to provoke him.—
Lindsey Bahr,
Boston Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
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Moments that remind you that not every hero needs a cape or superhuman strength to uplift the world.—
Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
14 Oct. 2025
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From an island shaped like a battleship to a village said to be home to a legendary witch, explore seven of the world’s eeriest, most mysterious destinations.—
Sarah Hutter,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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Over the years, in a third-floor guestroom (3327) where the woman stayed, guests have reported a number of strange and eerie occurrences.—
Noreen Kompanik,
Boston Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
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The move signals ambitions beyond the CEO romances and supernatural love triangles that have dominated the space.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
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Valak first appears in The Conjuring 2, when the Warrens are in England, investigating the Enfield poltergeist — the case of a young girl allegedly experiencing a supernatural force taking over her body.—
Julie Tremaine,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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The stunning Louvre museum heist earlier this week in Paris offers an uncanny encapsulation of the broader society-wide phenomenon.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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The film examines the exhilarating and uncanny experience of meeting a blood brother for the first time in adulthood.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
23 Oct. 2025
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The truth can be far more haunting than any scary story.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Oct. 2025
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Max Schreck’s uncanny performance and makeup design were absolutely mesmerizing, as was the film’s unparalleled haunting atmosphere, made all the more palpable by the grainy 16mm transfer to VHS.—
Robert Eggers,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Oct. 2025
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The site became overcrowded and used controversial treatments such as electroshock and insulin coma therapy, according to local reports, and since its abandonment, many visitors report paranormal activity in the former ward buildings.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Lutzes' story has been the subject of much debate, especially given the fact that the next family to take over the house, James and Barbara Cromarty, lived in the house for a decade without any paranormal occurrences.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Although Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy reprised their roles as the magical trio for the 2022 sequel, Birch, Katz and Shaw were not present for the onscreen reunion.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
25 Oct. 2025
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Enjoying a swimming hole in the summer is a prime Vermont pastime, but the state's waterways are just as magical in the colder months.—
Megan Margulies,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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Dani Shapiro’s Signal Fires is a meditation on human connectedness that feels transcendental.—
Anna Bruno
September 19,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
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Recently, the director picked up transcendental meditation — a famous practice of the late David Lynch — from her friend, Vera Drew.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Unearthly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unearthly. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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