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otherworldly

[uhth-er-wurld-lee] / ˈʌð ərˈwɜrld li /


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The paintings featured include scenes of unassuming houses visited by otherworldly guests, dead-eyed office workers, gravity-defying displays and lambs being led to the slaughter.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

It’s something I’ve never witnessed, and I’ve heard it’s a supernatural experience: The temperature drops, the sky becomes otherworldly, and you can see the ring of the sun’s outer atmosphere against it.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Shakti Howeth, a creative director at Meow Wolf, agrees, saying that while Meow Wolf attractions are typically pretty otherworldly, they’re always built around an overarching story.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

The orchestra, adroitly conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin, reveled in the otherworldly environment of the score.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Rowan puts his hands on either side of her face and squeezes, imbuing her with an otherworldly gold light.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir




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