as in haunting
of, relating to, or suggestive of a ghost
They spotted a spectral figure in the window of the old abandoned house.
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Recent Examples of spectral
However, the researchers involved with the new study have confirmed that certain areas of Europa’s surface contain crystalline ice, aligning with spectral data captured by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).
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Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 29 May 2025
Astronomers can then sift through that starlight and look for spectral fingerprints that hint at an atmosphere’s composition.
—Elise Cutts, Quanta Magazine, 12 Mar. 2025
Such spectral doppelgängers stalk the living as grim omens of impending death.
—Arkansas Online, 22 May 2025
As the spectral figure begins to manifest in real life, his girlfriend Pia investigates the ghost’s identity, uncovering connections to a former university student named Lilies.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 May 2025
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Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 29 May 2025
Astronomers can then sift through that starlight and look for spectral fingerprints that hint at an atmosphere’s composition.
—Elise Cutts, Quanta Magazine, 12 Mar. 2025
Such spectral doppelgängers stalk the living as grim omens of impending death.
—Arkansas Online, 22 May 2025
As the spectral figure begins to manifest in real life, his girlfriend Pia investigates the ghost’s identity, uncovering connections to a former university student named Lilies.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spectral
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The mysterious case of a scuba diver lost off Florida in 2006 has been solved after 19 years, though the resolution is no less haunting.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2025
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Her panicked screams — and the sight of her nails scratching desperately at the elevator doors — are haunting.—
Gayle Sequeira,
Vulture,
16 May 2025
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In the case of Sotheby’s upcoming sale of Napoleonic memorabilia, the answer involves fog, eerie sound effects and a Pop Art take on military regalia.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
18 June 2025
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Pulling on the dreamy horrors of 1971’s Valerie & Her Week of Wonders and Nolan’s Memento as inspiration, Santana settled on an eerie art film that has drawn comparisons to rap’s Midsommar.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
18 June 2025
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Daniel is haunted by skeletons Back in 1984, Daniel LaRusso was beaten to a pulp by Johnny and his Cobra Kai buddies, who were all dressed in creepy skeleton costumes for Halloween.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
16 June 2025
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Made by Cozy Game Pals, Fear the Spotlight primarily served as a retro fun and creepy, lower-stakes entry into the horror video game genre for younger or novice players.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
13 June 2025
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These actively reduce phantom power draw which is the energy consumed by electronics even when they are turned off.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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There are about 3,600 bunkers on Sazan, armored cement mushrooms emerging from the vegetation or perched on mountaintops like lookouts against phantom American aircraft carriers or Soviet frigates.—
Marzio Mian,
The Dial,
12 June 2025
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So having him as the ghostly presence in the show is about his relationship with Chloe.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
30 May 2025
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Flocking is used to create an ashy look and prints are diffused, taking on a ghostly essence.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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More Getty Images Adam Scott's weird practice round revealed As Scott prepares for the final showdown, a viral video has added much more interest in his golf swing.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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Plus there are the weird noises coming from a locked backroom upstairs.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
14 June 2025
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Along with being experts in the martial arts, many of the competitors exhibit supernatural abilities.—
Michileen Martin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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The coven of The Craft (1996) Careful around this cult classic's supernatural crew!—
EW.com,
EW.com,
16 June 2025
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“Spectral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spectral. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
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