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preternatural

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


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

From Slate • Dec. 5, 2025

But Stoppard has left theatrical riches that will entice audiences for generations through their intellectual exuberance, preternatural eloquence and omnivorous delight.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 30, 2025

“Homeland” co-developer Howard Gordon serves as this show’s showrunner, and he’s amply familiar with Danes’ preternatural ability to break out an anxiety-squinched expression and quivering lower lip precisely when the action calls for them.

From Salon • Nov. 19, 2025

That’s the kind of preternatural poise Yesavage brought with him to Toronto.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

With some preternatural craftiness he always knew the right nerve to touch, at exactly the right moment, to wound and outrage most.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt




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