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as in apparition
the soul of a dead person thought of especially as appearing to living people
looked for ghosts in the graveyard on Halloween
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2
as in damn
the smallest amount or part imaginable
she may be a good endurance runner, but she doesn't stand a ghost of a chance of winning in a sprint
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as in relic
a tiny often physical indication of something lost or vanished
the down-at-the-heels town house is but a ghost of the neighborhood's former grandeur
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as in demon
an evil spirit
the vengeful ghosts of seamen who were deliberately shipwrecked upon these shores
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Recent Examples of ghost
Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 10 June 2025
Still, maybe the most thrilling part of Porro’s game is his ability to ghost into dangerous positions.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 28 May 2025
Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2025
Just a ghost in the RAM, stealing data or encrypting files until the system reboots.
—Camellia Chan, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
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Noun
Everyone was still stealing ideas from Sly — most notably Miles Davis — but the man himself ghosted.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 10 June 2025
Still, maybe the most thrilling part of Porro’s game is his ability to ghost into dangerous positions.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 28 May 2025
Verb
Think disco ball ghosts, skeletons lounging poolside, and heart-eyed skulls that belong on your gallery wall and your feed.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2025
Just a ghost in the RAM, stealing data or encrypting files until the system reboots.
—Camellia Chan, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ghost
Noun
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But the 2025 apparition of Mars has been one of the poorer and more distant ones in the planet's 15-to-17-year cycle of oppositions near and far.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
13 June 2025
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There also might be a few Netflix apparitions, like the would-be Nancy Meyers comeback rom-com.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2025
Noun
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And as far as luxurious treats go, well, the afternoon high tea there is not to be missed, and the theme changing monthly offers the strongest argument yet to treat oneself ad infinitum without giving a tinker’s damn about the current economy.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2025
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Since the death of Tom Petty meant an end to his primary job in 2017, Tench has still been visible in the background as a member of the house band in practically any tribute show that’s worth a damn.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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Thanks to Gaia, scientists now can better gauge the amount of dark matter within our galaxy and have been able to track the Milky Way’s growth and evolution across eons via relic streams of stars strewn from ancient mergers with other, smaller galaxies.—
Lee Billings,
Scientific American,
18 June 2025
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Primarily a relic of the Silent era, the technique would only be used for specific stylistic purposes today.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
17 June 2025
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Things become complicated when a popular rival boy band, The Saja Boys, are revealed to be demons.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Wilson himself was celebrated for his beautiful music and pitied for his demons.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 June 2025
Verb
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What to look for in a quality diaper bag Padding The best diaper bags have padding in the straps.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2025
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The Cubs took care of business in May, padding their record during a softer stretch of the schedule that featured the Miami Marlins, Chicago White Sox and Colorado Rockies.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
Noun
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The supernatural thriller sees a woman return from death as a vindictive spirit to torment her adulterous husband.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
26 June 2025
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Although modern historians still debate the exact details of his role, Craig’s life story captures the entrepreneurial spirit, religious fervor, and frontier innovation that shaped early America and led to the creation of one of the world’s finest spirits.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
Noun
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This Would Work' by Ann Garvin This book is an absolute hoot.—
Amy Poeppel,
People.com,
11 June 2025
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Reading about being a turtle, on the other hand, is kind of a hoot.—
A.O. Scott,
New York Times,
13 June 2025
Noun
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As land and sea collapse, a mother and her son resist in their own ways, holding on to the fading traces of home, memory, and love.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
24 June 2025
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Whip the cream in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment until traces of the whisk appear.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
18 June 2025
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“Ghost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ghost. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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