Absent
Absent adjective - Not at a certain place.
Ghost and absent are semantically related. in not present topic. In some cases you can use "Ghost" instead an adjective "Absent".
Both words in one sentence
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Sir Not-Appearing-in-This-Trailer: Rowan, the main antagonist in the film, is almost completely absent from the marketing, aside from showing up as the giant logo ghost.
Source: Film / Ghostbusters (2016) -
Scaredy Bat is mysteriously absent in the episode where Boo-Boo needs to scare someone to become a full-fledged ghost, because of course if he was there the story would be over in a few minutes.
Source: Western Animation / Ruby Gloom - In Super Movie War Genesis, the opening theme song of Kamen Rider Ghost is played in the background for a big fight, but "SURPRISE-DRIVE", the opening theme song of Kamen Rider Drive, is absent.
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