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apparition Synonyms

Another word for apparition

Choosing another word for apparition depends on context, so the 18 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A supernatural appearance of a person or thing, especially a ghost, specter, or phantom.

Usage Example

"Local folklore claims that a pale ghost wanders the castle grounds on foggy autumn nights."

Strongest
ghost
phantom
specter
Strong
spirit
wraith
phantasm
shade
spook

• noun (Context 2)

A remarkable, unexpected, or startling sight or person that comes suddenly into view.

Usage Example

"Covered in white flour from head to toe, the baker was a startling vision in the darkened hallway."

Strongest
vision
Strong
manifestation
sight
spectacle
phenomenon
Weak
illusion
mirage

• noun (Context 3)

In astronomy, the first appearance of a celestial body, especially a periodic comet or planet, after a period of being obscured or invisible.

Usage Example

"Astronomers calculated the exact date for the next favorable appearance of Halley's Comet."

Strongest
appearance
Strong
emergence
reappearance

Opposites of apparition

The opposite of apparition shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

occultation
disappearance
See all opposites of apparition

• Nearby Words

apparel
apparent
apparently
apparition
appeal
appealable
appealing

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Apparition. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/apparition
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