metaphysically
Americanadverb
Example Sentences
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For all of philosophers’ inquiries into metaphysically possible worlds, surely Barbie’s pink and plastic universe bears contemplation.
From Scientific American • Jul. 21, 2023
Also closing soon are two metaphysically moving exhibitions at Frye Art Museum.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 30, 2022
At one point, the metaphysically minded Reuel confesses that he longs to solve the mystery of “the whence and whither” of our earthly existence.
From Washington Post • Dec. 21, 2022
She also carts her own $50,000 collection of one dozen opulent crystals from multimillion-dollar listing to multimillion-dollar listing to help stage the megamansions and to metaphysically invigorate those that have languished without an offer.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 1, 2021
He takes a bite of his chow mein and adds, mouth full and noodle hanging out one side, “Both geographically and metaphysically, you know?”
From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King
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