as in talisman
something worn or kept to bring good luck or keep away evil a small cross made of goat bone was worn in the Middle Ages as an amulet to ward off evil

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Recent Examples of amulet For instance, the child was likely the one wearing the bronze bulla, as tradition dictated that boys wear such amulets for protection until adulthood. Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 May 2025 Ancient Egyptian amulet discovered by 12-year-old girl while hiking on family trip During a family trip near an archaeological site in Hod Hasharon, Israel, Dafna Filshteiner discovered an ancient amulet dating back approximately 3,500 years. Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2025 What is an ancient scarab amulet, and what was it used for? Saleen Martin, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025 Some graves contained amulets depicting the deities Taweret, Bes, and the Eye of Udjat while skeletal remains in the mass graves further illustrate the site’s long history of burials. Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 1 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for amulet
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talisman
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  • Initial necklaces might be a timeless staple of modern jewelry and accessorizing, but the concept of wearing personalized pendants dates back to ancient civilizations, when people in ancient Egypt and Rome wore talismans to symbolize their identity.
    Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 25 June 2025
  • Other clues include: The talismans the Fromville survivors hang on their doors are reminiscent of past traditions.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025

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“Amulet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amulet. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

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