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preternatural

[pree-ter-nach-er-uhl, -nach-ruhl, pre-] / ˌpri tərˈnætʃ ər əl, -ˈnætʃ rəl, ˌprɛ- /


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Whitley uses the same phrase to describe Saar’s preternatural sense of an object’s narrative potential.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

Streep might have the preternatural prowess of a woman born to embody characters and perform them before a camera.

From Salon May 10, 2026

Maye leads with similar preternatural composure; he’s in harmony with Brady’s cherished offensive coordinator, Josh McDaniels; he’s filling the AFC with a familiar Patriots dread…OK, I should stop.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 29, 2025

Even with preternatural patience, most of the time, you should expect no progress.

From Slate Dec. 5, 2025

She sensed it, a preternatural stillness, and held hers, too.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor




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