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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Daniel Bernhardt is Deathstalker, a legendary swordsman stuck with a cursed amulet who befriends swamp monsters and teams with a mini wizard (voiced by Patton Oswalt) to stop a dark magic from ruling the land.
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Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
The text also suggests wearing amulets that bring blessings and aid the transference of consciousness.
—Jue Liang, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
My friend keeps the amulet for protection and leaves the rest of the kit for burning.
—Jennifer Pak, NPR, 11 Mar. 2026
Did you get picked because the amulet looked best with your outfit?
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2026
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Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
The text also suggests wearing amulets that bring blessings and aid the transference of consciousness.
—Jue Liang, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
My friend keeps the amulet for protection and leaves the rest of the kit for burning.
—Jennifer Pak, NPR, 11 Mar. 2026
Did you get picked because the amulet looked best with your outfit?
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2026
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 15 Apr. 2026.
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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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