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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

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

Jay, with his bouffant curly hair and preternatural ability to remember the smallest details, became a de facto musical matchmaker.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 1, 2025

It felt wrong, preternatural; it shouldn’t have gotten so cold so quickly.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray




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