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
Even his name held magic, being the Kikongo word for amulet or charm.
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Literary Hub, 5 Jan. 2026
Shop the amulet charm collection here.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 9 Dec. 2025
Deep crimson motifs bloom against fields of black and ivory; lozenges, cypress trees, and amulets thread their way into measured geometric grids.
—Amelia Dhuga, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2025
Those spirits were awakened by several methods, from burying the packet in the ground, to tying macrame-like knots onto the parcels, to driving nails into the amulet—all to fulfill the requests of Congolese practitioners.
—Essence, 29 Oct. 2025
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Literary Hub, 5 Jan. 2026
Shop the amulet charm collection here.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 9 Dec. 2025
Deep crimson motifs bloom against fields of black and ivory; lozenges, cypress trees, and amulets thread their way into measured geometric grids.
—Amelia Dhuga, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2025
Those spirits were awakened by several methods, from burying the packet in the ground, to tying macrame-like knots onto the parcels, to driving nails into the amulet—all to fulfill the requests of Congolese practitioners.
—Essence, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amulet
talisman
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Luke Bosher Harry Kane (Bayern Munich and England) England’s talisman is at the peak of his powers and putting together another historic season in Germany.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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The former comedian, long since transformed into a wartime talisman globally, is also battling to keep hold of domestic favor.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Amulet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amulet. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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