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as in theoretical
dealing with or expressing a quality or idea
a work that deals with such metaphysical questions as the very nature of knowledge
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as in supernatural
of, relating to, or being part of a reality beyond the observable physical universe
belief in a metaphysical world beyond the one in which we live
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Recent Examples of metaphysical
Mystical, metaphysical, and frequently touched by whimsy, his boundary-breaking work reflected his abiding interest in Surrealists such as Joseph Cornell, Giorgio di Chirico, and René Magritte.
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News Desk,
Artforum,
12 June 2026
Some of the dialogue feels like Harrison’s own metaphysical musings rather than characters’ speech.
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Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
The metaphysical shop and apothecary, located on Hollywood Way, is featured in the film and name-checked as the spot where Bear buys his One Wish Willow for Nikki.
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Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2026
Make That Movie star Sam Campbell will offer views on the relationship of creativity to success, and comedian and actress Jess Knappett encourages Buxton to be more open-minded about the metaphysical and paranormal world to seem cooler.
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Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
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News Desk,
Artforum,
12 June 2026
Some of the dialogue feels like Harrison’s own metaphysical musings rather than characters’ speech.
—
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
The metaphysical shop and apothecary, located on Hollywood Way, is featured in the film and name-checked as the spot where Bear buys his One Wish Willow for Nikki.
—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2026
Make That Movie star Sam Campbell will offer views on the relationship of creativity to success, and comedian and actress Jess Knappett encourages Buxton to be more open-minded about the metaphysical and paranormal world to seem cooler.
—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for metaphysical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for metaphysical
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When people see that scams can be built around them specifically, security habits stop feeling theoretical and start feeling necessary.
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After machine learning identified promising candidates, researchers verified them through theoretical calculations before synthesizing and experimentally confirming the materials.
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An epic with supernatural and epigenetic overtones, this debut novel looks like a feast of a story.
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Paul Dano is set to star opposite Callum Turner and Margaret Qualley in the remake of 1981 supernatural thriller Possession coming together at Paramount, Deadline can confirm.
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Jackson Pollock opened the doors to abstract paintings like Thorn’s.
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These are not abstract statistics.
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Night School had been known for making new kinds of experiences — particularly 2016’s Oxenfree, a paranormal game inspired by coming-of-age movies, which was available for PC, XBox, and PlayStation 4.
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These lead directly to the creation of Altered Items, which are just objects infused with paranormal powers.
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An artist's rendering of development of a conceptual moon base near the lunar south pole.
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The German conceptual artist and painter Rune Mields, who designed her own grave, has died at age 91.
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Some participants even characterize their experiences as transcendental, ecstatic, or spiritual.
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But in Soni’s careful translation, the repetitions and subtle variation of Verma’s poems also achieve a haunting, transcendental resonance.
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This approach is crucial for mitigating downsides and enhancing the benefits of AI for societal mental well-being.
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These holistic mental and physical wellness itineraries incorporate spa treatments and mindfulness modalities such as forest bathing and meditation, private pilates and yoga classes, and food made with organic, sustainable ingredients.
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That discipline is also why Elevate’s product development sounds less mystical than much of the wellness industry.
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As the story unfolds, the album’s central character, the Wizard, becomes alarmed that mystical creatures are dying out.
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“Metaphysical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metaphysical. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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