the supernatural

noun

: things that cannot be explained by science and seem to involve ghosts, spirits, magic, etc.

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In the supernatural horror film, a young man wishes for Nikki to love him more than anything, but the wish quickly takes a terrifying turn. — Denis Akbari, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026 As a filmmaker, Henderson is interested in juxtaposing grounded characters and everyday settings with suspense, horror and the supernatural. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026 Directed by Geum Dong-ho, the musical animation follows a singer-songwriter with the supernatural ability to see spirits who joins forces with a quartet of ghosts to form a musical troupe. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026 But honestly, what got me the most excited was less about the supernatural concept of demons coming to this world. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the supernatural

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“The supernatural.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20supernatural. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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