as in talisman
something worn or kept to bring good luck or keep away evil
she wears a mascot made of ebony and silver on a chain around her neck
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Recent Examples of mascot
After the shot missed wildly, mascots rushed the floor pretending the deep 3-pointer went through the net.
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Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2026
During the fourth quarter, Bubblegum Troll took to the court, where the mascot’s mask was removed.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
The skit involving our mascot and other members of our performance team was scripted and intended to celebrate the day.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
The seats are in place, alternated in pink, black, gray and white with some positioned to depict a heron, the team’s mascot.
—Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
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Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2026
During the fourth quarter, Bubblegum Troll took to the court, where the mascot’s mask was removed.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
The skit involving our mascot and other members of our performance team was scripted and intended to celebrate the day.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
The seats are in place, alternated in pink, black, gray and white with some positioned to depict a heron, the team’s mascot.
—Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mascot
Noun
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Hunt for singular treasures at Queenstown Market, a pop-up Saturday affair with 40 or so waterfront stalls stocked with handmade crafts, such as greenstone pendants, the traditional Maori talisman carved in symbolic shapes for protection, prosperity or friendship (from 149 dollars).—
New York Times,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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He was not only named Fan of the Game, but he was shown on the videoboard several times during the rest of the game, igniting a huge ovation every time and establishing himself as the team’s new talisman.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The text also suggests wearing amulets that bring blessings and aid the transference of consciousness.—
Jue Liang,
The Conversation,
12 Mar. 2026
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My friend keeps the amulet for protection and leaves the rest of the kit for burning.—
Jennifer Pak,
NPR,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This emblem of spring can be just as beautiful here in the US, with cherry blossom festivals and events celebrating the fleeting pink and white blooms all this month.—
Adele Chapin,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Apr. 2026
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The hood has an obsidian black finish and is topped off with a classic Mercedes Benz stand up chrome hood emblem.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Mascot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mascot. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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