Synonyms of amulets

amulets

noun

plural of amulet

as in talismans

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• talismans
• charms
• mascots
• phylacteries
• emblems
• symbols
• fetishes
• mojos
• philters
• periapts
• totems
• tokens
• jujus
• gris-gris
• toadstones

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• spells
• curses
• hoodoos
• jinxes
• hexes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of amulets

Additional discoveries include scarabs inscribed with the names of kings and deities, together with amulets for protection, fertility, and strength, reflecting the political and religious structures of the time. — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 18 Sep. 2026

The Rahvi lights, meanwhile, are adorned with jewelry-like amulets of semiprecious stones. — Sean Santiago, Architectural Digest, 15 Sep. 2026

Filled with '90s nostalgia and amulets lifted straight from the original film, this collection spans necklaces, charms, rings, earrings and more, all imbued with the spirit of the Owens sisters' supernatural beauty and charisma. — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026

Supporters hoisted their children toward her or presented her with gifts—amulets, handwritten notes, rosaries, prayer cards. — Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 23 July 2026

Sharp objects like scissors and needles or amulets should be carried by pregnant women or placed near sleeping children to ward off her attacks. — Literary Hub, 5 May 2026

The text also suggests wearing amulets that bring blessings and aid the transference of consciousness. — Jue Liang, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026

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

Brides in South Asia are famously decked out in the precious metal – necklaces, earrings, nose rings, hair pieces and amulets – that can be gifted or inherited. — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025