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preternatural

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


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

From Salon May 10, 2026

Coming of age in this seamy milieu has given him a cynical worldview and a preternatural calm.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 14, 2026

So too is a work ethic peers often describe as relentless, paired with a preternatural optimism that keeps him pushing through setbacks.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 9, 2026

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

From Slate Dec. 5, 2025

The sky is a vibrant aniline blue, the trees a preternatural green.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood




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