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as in wonderful
of the very best kind
an absolutely supernal performance of the concerto by a 16-year old prodigy
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as in celestial
of, relating to, or suggesting heaven
a couple enjoying the supernal joys of parenthood for the first time
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Recent Examples of supernal
Only faith, fancy, poetry, love, romance can push aside that curtain and view and picture the supernal beauty and glory beyond.
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
From the first supernal image of rain on a green field, Jean-Luc Godard’s Hail Mary (Je vous salue, Marie) approaches the mystical with a sense of radical awe.
—Armond White, National Review, 20 Dec. 2024
Circling guitars and wafting synths are grounded by a resolute rhythm section and sweetened by Neil Halstead’s drowsy lead vocals alongside Rachel Goswell’s supernal harmonies, with the entire mix soaring and falling across the album’s eight melancholy and hopeful songs.
—Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 30 Aug. 2023
According to a Sanskrit text that may have been written as early as the first century B.C., the dharma, or the nature of reality, could be taught without sound or language, through perfume, whose nebulousness required supernal focus — the kind necessary to comprehend the universe.
—New York Times, 10 Sep. 2021
The product is to be called Elixirent, a supernal energy drink.
—Dwight Garner, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2021
De Havilland was capable as few other actors have ever been of expressing a kind of supernal grace and guilelessness.
—Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Aug. 2020
But Thomas' supernal ability to craft trauma into narrative doesn't come without cost.
—Author: Britt Peterson, Anchorage Daily News, 31 July 2019
The idea of watching supernal figures battle it out is both fun and endlessly attractive, because everyone likes a spectacle, and the biggest spectacle of all comes from watching one irresistible alien force slam into another unmovable alien object.
—Lee Hutchinson, Ars Technica, 20 Nov. 2018
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
From the first supernal image of rain on a green field, Jean-Luc Godard’s Hail Mary (Je vous salue, Marie) approaches the mystical with a sense of radical awe.
—Armond White, National Review, 20 Dec. 2024
Circling guitars and wafting synths are grounded by a resolute rhythm section and sweetened by Neil Halstead’s drowsy lead vocals alongside Rachel Goswell’s supernal harmonies, with the entire mix soaring and falling across the album’s eight melancholy and hopeful songs.
—Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 30 Aug. 2023
According to a Sanskrit text that may have been written as early as the first century B.C., the dharma, or the nature of reality, could be taught without sound or language, through perfume, whose nebulousness required supernal focus — the kind necessary to comprehend the universe.
—New York Times, 10 Sep. 2021
The product is to be called Elixirent, a supernal energy drink.
—Dwight Garner, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2021
De Havilland was capable as few other actors have ever been of expressing a kind of supernal grace and guilelessness.
—Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Aug. 2020
But Thomas' supernal ability to craft trauma into narrative doesn't come without cost.
—Author: Britt Peterson, Anchorage Daily News, 31 July 2019
The idea of watching supernal figures battle it out is both fun and endlessly attractive, because everyone likes a spectacle, and the biggest spectacle of all comes from watching one irresistible alien force slam into another unmovable alien object.
—Lee Hutchinson, Ars Technica, 20 Nov. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supernal
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Embracing different cultures: There is plenty of wonderful Mexican culture depicted throughout the film, from cooking traditional dishes to the vibrant atmosphere.—
Alex Vance,
Parents,
28 Mar. 2025
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Cherish these moments and know that your efforts to preserve their voices are a wonderful tribute to your relationships.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Check in to the Enchantment Resort, where the southwestern resort has celestial programming like guided full moon hikes.—
Regan Stephens,
People.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Each exoplanet is a celestial companion that may reveal something about our place in the vast cosmos.—
Shi En Kim,
Smithsonian Magazine,
1 Apr. 2025
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Two standout experiences near the water include Schooner’s in the Caribbean Village, open for breakfast and dinner (chef Chris’s swordfish steak was excellent) as well as Barefoot by the Sea in the Italian Village.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2025
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Piper Niven Currently, Piper Niven is doing an excellent job as part of WWE Women's United States Champion Chelsea Green's cabinet.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
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Kyoto, Japan Spring in Japan is synonymous with cherry blossoms with heavenly landscapes across the country.—
Miriam Porter,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The series’ final scene finds Spencer, 45 years later, joining Alex in the afterlife for a heavenly waltz (in what appears to be the ballroom of the ocean liner where they were separated).—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
6 Apr. 2025
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Temu and Shein have taken steps to grow their operations in the U.S. as the de minimis loophole has come under greater scrutiny.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2025
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This assignment begins with secondary and higher educational institutions taking greater strides to enrich offerings civics instruction.—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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What began as refuges from racial discrimination, old English boozers run by South Asian immigrants serving the food of their homelands, have become a distinct part of the city’s culinary fabric, beloved institutions where British ales and Indian curries exist in beautiful synergy.—
Amiel Stanek,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Apr. 2025
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Scrim's adventures were a national hit, and now they've been transformed into a beautiful picture book.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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Nicotiana sylvestris Sun Exposure: Dappled shade Soil Type: Organic loam Soil pH: Slightly acidic 11 of 11 Wishbone Flower Wishbone flower is a low-growing annual with lovely two-toned, two-lipped, tubular purple or pink flowers.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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Armani’s Luminous Silk Concealer is a lovely example of just that.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
4 Apr. 2025
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Weather conditions, though, are in the hands of Mother Nature — so hope for no rain, fog or haze that could negatively hinder the awesome view of the comet in the night.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Herro has been awesome this season, his first as an All-Star.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Supernal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supernal. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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