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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

Buffett has lavished praise on the executive for his preternatural ability to craft offbeat policies, including insuring Chicago’s tallest building against terrorist attacks and Pepsi against having to award a $1 billion raffle prize.

From The Wall Street Journal May 5, 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

I forget to take a pill one morning and she peppers me with comments about my preternatural plotting to burden our life.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee




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