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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
Marianne Eloise, Vulture, 11 June 2025
Instead, his presence is more like a ghost (literally at times), and a wedge between these two sisters.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 30 May 2025
Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
Reframe ghosting as a reflection of their communication skills, not your worth.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 13 May 2025
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Noun
Here, Mystic Falls High School is teeming with ghosts attempting to settle old scores.
—Marianne Eloise, Vulture, 11 June 2025
Instead, his presence is more like a ghost (literally at times), and a wedge between these two sisters.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 30 May 2025
Verb
The connection doesn’t end in a dramatic rupture but likely with an ambiguous withdrawal — ghosting, fading or a polite but unexplained exit.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
Reframe ghosting as a reflection of their communication skills, not your worth.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 13 May 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
Noun
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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
Noun
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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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Despite decades away from the musical mainstream in the 1970s and '80s, when his psychological demons were most aggressive, Wilson's towering impact was never in question.—
Marco della Cava,
USA Today,
12 June 2025
Verb
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The battery life is rated at an impressive 30 hours with noise cancellation on, and the frame and ear cups are generously padded for long listening sessions without discomfort.—
Ars Staff,
ArsTechnica,
13 June 2025
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Despite the foundation’s massive growth, the Huangs are still padding the endowment’s coffers.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
12 June 2025
Noun
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His office by that morning, two months after his death, had been emptied of its personalizing artifacts, those material traces of experience and spirit.—
Donovan Hohn
June 13,
Literary Hub,
13 June 2025
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Feminine elements such as florals, draping, and oversized fans nod to the artistry of couture, keeping the spirit of Balmain both rooted in tradition and forward-looking in its vision.—
Essence,
Essence,
13 June 2025
Noun
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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
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Given center stage, these once one-dimensional characters can be a hoot.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
10 June 2025
Noun
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More than 17 people were arrested as suspects in connection to the case after investigators found trace amounts of DNA on plastic bands tied around Kardashian's wrists.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2025
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Consumers can see key product details such as COA’s, easily readable cannabinoid and terpene data, and supplemental product information directly sourced from the track and trace system.—
Peter Su,
Rolling Stone,
6 June 2025
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“Ghost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ghost. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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