shadowy figure
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a person seen unclearly, often with mysterious or sinister connotations
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Examples (10)
- A shadowy figure emerged from the thick fog.
- She saw a shadowy figure lurking in the alleyway.
- The detective was investigating a shadowy figure involved in the criminal underworld.
- Through the dim light, he could barely make out a shadowy figure standing by the window.
- Whispers spoke of a shadowy figure controlling the organization from behind the scenes.
- A shadowy figure suddenly passed by the old house, startling her.
- Many ancient legends mention a shadowy figure guarding the forbidden treasure.
- The artist painted a haunting portrait of a shadowy figure in a desolate landscape.
- He suspected a shadowy figure was manipulating political events to their own advantage.
- The security camera footage only showed a blurred, shadowy figure entering the building.