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 And bygone military mascots are buried in the castle’s Dog Cemetery. Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 10 June 2025 Some mascots are part of the fabric of life in the South. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 June 2025 On Sunday night while attending the Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks matchup in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals, O'Neal was involved in a viral moment with the Pacers' mascot. Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025 Community celebrations, featuring snacks, a Metro Transit mascot and kid tables, are planned from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the downtown St. Paul Union Depot and the Lake Street and Chicago Avenue station. Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 13 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for mascot
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Noun
  • These talismans of use are analogous to the often unaffected art work shown at Intuit.
    Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2025
  • The radiant diamond Evil Eye cocktail ring in 18k yellow gold is designed as a talisman for protection and a good luck piece.
    Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 1 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
  • Here, too, is the emblem of the Alfred Hitchcock Foundation, established to preserve and promote the legacy of the filmmaker and director.
    Nancy Olson, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
  • From Americana stars and stripes to turquoise, cow print, and denim patterns or lassos, cacti, and the gold SIR DAVIS emblem, Dawkins’ nail sets cater to various interpretations of a cowboy.
    Ruth Etiesit Samuel, Essence, 4 June 2025

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“Mascot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mascot. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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