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Apparition
01
the visible form or appearance of a ghost or spirit of someone who has died
Examples
A pale apparition appeared at the end of the hallway.
The villagers claimed to have seen the apparition of the old king.
02
the sudden or unexpected appearance of someone or something
Examples
The apparition of the ship on the horizon gave them hope.
Her sudden apparition in the doorway startled everyone.
03
something that seems real to the senses but has no physical reality
Examples
The oasis in the desert was only an apparition.
Fame proved to be an apparition, disappearing as quickly as it came.
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