Phantom

usgb/ˈfæntəm/
noun

Something that appears to be real or present but is not.

He was haunted by the phantom of his past.
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Metaphorical Presence

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

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The phantom of his unfulfilled dreams lingered.
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Not Tangible

It emphasizes the absence of physical form of the subject.

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