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 The travel centers, which are often as big as football fields, are beloved for their pristine bathrooms, competitive fuel prices and the permanently grinning beaver mascot with the thousand-yard stare. Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 11 July 2025 Mars, the chocolate candy parent company, announced a series of packages containing only green, brown, and purple candies, the colors of its female M&M mascots. Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 10 July 2025 Wally the Goose, a Canadian goose, is the company's mascot and is featured in the Wawa logo. Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 Guthrie's family and the beloved Mets mascots adorably matched in their team gear before the game began. Natasha Dye, People.com, 8 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for mascot
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Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • There are also equippable amulets that offer passive and combo-specific bonuses.
    Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 14 June 2025
  • Signature brand pieces include amulets, angels, royal blue moonstones and more.
    Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 6 June 2025
Noun
  • Batman Doughnut: An unglazed shell doughnut filled with cookies & Kreme, dipped in black chocolate icing and topped with a bat emblem.
    Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 9 July 2025
  • The previous administration gradually mothballed most of the signage and emblems that commemorated the franchise’s three World Series championships from 2010 to 2014.
    Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 8 June 2025

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“Mascot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mascot. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.

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