amulet
noun
am·u·let
ˈam-yə-lət 
: a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft)
Examples of amulet in a Sentence
a small cross made of goat bone was worn in the Middle Ages as an amulet to ward off evil
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Mid-dance, Agnes goes invisible, steals the amulet that protects Dort from being Siren-songed, and delivers it to Wednesday.
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Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
The installation reimagines this tradition with 200 ancient amulets from across time and all corners of the globe, that can be seen in museums worldwide, representing Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Viking, Islamic, Japanese, Indian, Chinese, Celtic, Greco-Roman, and Pre-Columbian traditions.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Collectibles and combat challenges litter the levels, as well as unlockable outfits, amulets, and weapons waiting to be unlocked.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2025
Throughout the centuries, these stones have been considered amulets of protection and symbols of power, love, healing, and fortune.
—Andrea Carbajal, Glamour, 13 Aug. 2025
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Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
The installation reimagines this tradition with 200 ancient amulets from across time and all corners of the globe, that can be seen in museums worldwide, representing Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Viking, Islamic, Japanese, Indian, Chinese, Celtic, Greco-Roman, and Pre-Columbian traditions.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Collectibles and combat challenges litter the levels, as well as unlockable outfits, amulets, and weapons waiting to be unlocked.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2025
Throughout the centuries, these stones have been considered amulets of protection and symbols of power, love, healing, and fortune.
—Andrea Carbajal, Glamour, 13 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for amulet
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“Amulet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amulet. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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amulet
noun
am·u·let
ˈam-yə-lət
: a small object worn as a charm against evil
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