as in ghost
the soul of a dead person thought of especially as appearing to living people
an eccentric who claimed to have photographed an apparition in her very own house
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Recent Examples of apparition
Just when Americans had all but forgotten about the senescent apparition haunting the Oval Office, Joe Biden wanders aimlessly in from the wings to remind the voting public of its resolve to usher him out of public life forever.
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Noah Rothman, National Review, 23 Oct. 2024
In fact, the sequel considerably broadens the scope of the original by focusing on an international pop superstar (played by Naomi Scott) who gets hit with the demonic smiling apparitions while trying to mount a massive comeback tour after a horrible tragedy.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2024
For these homeowners, their experiences varied widely, and not every apparition had bad intentions.
—Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
And in 1862, John Henry Pepper, a British scientist and popular lecturer, refined a projection technique that could create apparitions onstage during live theater productions.
—Andrea Kaston Tange, The Conversation, 22 Oct. 2024
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Noah Rothman, National Review, 23 Oct. 2024
In fact, the sequel considerably broadens the scope of the original by focusing on an international pop superstar (played by Naomi Scott) who gets hit with the demonic smiling apparitions while trying to mount a massive comeback tour after a horrible tragedy.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2024
For these homeowners, their experiences varied widely, and not every apparition had bad intentions.
—Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
And in 1862, John Henry Pepper, a British scientist and popular lecturer, refined a projection technique that could create apparitions onstage during live theater productions.
—Andrea Kaston Tange, The Conversation, 22 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apparition
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In fact, channeling your rage and frustration into creative expression could be the most constructive way to repurpose those ghosts from your teenage diaries that have been woken from their slumber.Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Nov. 2024
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After 36 years, the return of the 1988 Halloween fan-favorite brought back the vindictively hilarious loverboy ghost, Beetlejuice, played by Michael Keaton; the gothic queen herself, Lydia Deetz, played by Winona Ryder; and Catherine O’Hara as Lydia’s stepmom Delia Deetz.Emiliana Betancourt, Variety, 25 Nov. 2024
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The luxury stay has 24-hour room and concierge service included in the price, as well as premium spirits and à la carte restaurants.Tess Foley-Cox, theweek, 12 Nov. 2024
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Caro Holdings intends to expand its marketplace platform to the pet care and spirits industries in the United States and the United Kingdom.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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The 7-year-old phantom golden doodle is one of a handful of therapy dogs in regional police departments.Bebe Hodges, USA TODAY, 15 Nov. 2024
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This phantom or pretend gain is subject to tax, usually at capital gains rates.Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.D., Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Apparition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apparition. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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