
Phantom
Metaphorical Presence
Used to describe a non-existent but impactful force or memory.

The phantom of his unfulfilled dreams lingered.
Not Tangible
It emphasizes the absence of physical form of the subject.

Despite the team's efforts, victory remained a phantom.
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ApparitionGhostHallucinateIllusionMirageShadowSpectreWraith
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