metaphysical
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O’Connor’s South—influenced as much by Hawthorne as by Faulkner—is a metaphysical realm of spiritual deformity and, at moments, shocking prophetic insight.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
The result is a metaphysical model that, at best, lacks clarity, and at worst obscures the very nature of reality.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 8, 2026
Glenn Turner, the former owner of a pagan and metaphysical shop, is running as a member of the Green Party.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
Where this story takes place — which metaphysical realm it’s actually set in — is skimmed over entirely.
From Salon ● Mar. 8, 2026
Like any other scientific theory, it may initially be put forward for aesthetic or metaphysical reasons, but the real test is whether it makes predictions that agree with observation.
From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking
Vocabulary lists containing metaphysical
The Lightning Thief
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The Importance of Being Earnest
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100 SAT Words Beginning with "M"
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