Thesaurus results for PHANTOMS

phantoms

noun

plural of phantom

as in apparitions

the soul of a dead person thought of especially as appearing to living people Halloween is supposed to be a time when phantoms return to walk among us

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Recent Examples of phantoms Both phantoms were packed with thousands of dosimeters, tracking radiation dose over specific phases of the flight rather than just a cumulative total. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 13 Aug. 2026 The two phantoms were designed to be adult females, since previous research found that breasts and ovaries are especially susceptible to radiation damage. — Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 12 Aug. 2026 But now, with her eighth novel, Riley might finally have broken free of her phantoms. — Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2026 Such a designation, evidently, would save agents from wasting time chasing phantoms. — Adam Ciralsky, Vanity Fair, 19 Mar. 2026 Just in time for Halloween, the sonic phantoms that have long plagued the ladies of The View have seemingly possessed inanimate objects over on the Live With Kelly and Mark set. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025 Because contemporary phantoms of Richard Mille, Patek Philippe, and Rolex are expertly constructed to entice even the most discerning eye, provenance is crucial. — Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025 Science and magic, love, humour and phantoms. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2025

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That is, until miraculous apparitions turn it into a place to be.

— Marta Balaga, Variety, 17 July 2026
Today, the massive complex attracts paranormal investigators who report apparitions, voices, and other unexplained phenomena.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026

Definition of apparitions

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Directed by Geum Dong-ho, the musical animation follows a singer-songwriter with the supernatural ability to see spirits who joins forces with a quartet of ghosts to form a musical troupe.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026
To be eligible to play Power Four college sports now means to breathe; there are rumors that a group of ghosts from the 1907 Pitt Panthers is suing the NCAA to play another year.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of ghosts

Noun

Ivan’s room feels practically airless, his face obscured in shadows, or captured in hazy side profiles, as Anica’s bright, concerned gaze holds the frame’s focus.

— Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026
While looking at the shadows, Crimmins allegedly maneuvered the grapple so that its shadow appeared to grab Lynch’s shadow.

— Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026

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