revenant

Example Sentences

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The imagery conjures a supernatural patchwork of revenants and Superman.

From Los Angeles Times

This reminded me, in Italian-American culture, of pastina — a grain that has deep, revenant importance throughout both Italy, America and many countries beyond that.

From Salon

But in spite of the ghouls and revenants and other morbid players from the sidewalk boneyard, Halloween is a holiday for the living.

From New York Times

I’m especially interested in the enigmatic “revenant,” Maram, who becomes a local healer after escaping from slavery.

From Los Angeles Times

Tulare Lake is not a phantom, but a revenant: that which returns.

From Los Angeles Times