paranormal
adjective
para·nor·mal
ˌper-ə-ˈnȯr-məl 
ˌpa-rə-;
ˈper-ə-ˌnȯr-,
ˈpa-rə-
: not scientifically explainable : supernatural
paranormal
noun
Examples of paranormal in a Sentence
there are rumors that the old deserted mansion is the site of paranormal activity
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Currently co-writing a feature about the late paranormal DJ Art Bell, to be directed by Radio Silence with Paul Giamatti starring, Greaves’ other film credits include the horror flick Unfriended for Blumhouse and Universal and Inspector Gadget for Disney/Rideback.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2025
Her thrillers, becoming increasingly popular, bite off a lot, but always include some uncanny paranormal something or other, and a nod to the history of tragedy in Chicago.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
The house gained a reputation for being haunted after its owner reported paranormal experiences.
—Daphne Lemke, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
Not even Martin Short’s lady friend and her fortress of Oscar statuettes are immune to the chaos Kate McKinnon’s paranormal sketches can unleash on your psyche.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for paranormal
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“Paranormal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paranormal. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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paranormal
adjective
para·nor·mal
ˌpar-ə-ˈnȯr-məl
: not understandable in terms of known scientific laws and phenomena
experiments in paranormal cognition of drawings—Psychological Abstracts
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