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
As Texas football celebrated a 41-27 win Wednesday over Michigan in the Citrus Bowl, Colin Simmons was approached at Camping World Stadium by the title sponsor's mascot.
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Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 3 Jan. 2026
The industry loves an inside-out moment, and embracing Disney’s most famous—and famously earnest —mascot offers an opportunity to imbue the 97-year-old cartoon rodent with some real edge.
—Faran Krentcil, InStyle, 31 Dec. 2025
Officials even briefly toyed with the idea of an quirky mascot, the Cardvaark, before coming to their senses.
—Philip Marcelo, Fortune, 29 Dec. 2025
As its mascot, Wendy Thomas quickly became the face of a growing brand — a role that few children ever experience.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 28 Dec. 2025
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Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 3 Jan. 2026
The industry loves an inside-out moment, and embracing Disney’s most famous—and famously earnest —mascot offers an opportunity to imbue the 97-year-old cartoon rodent with some real edge.
—Faran Krentcil, InStyle, 31 Dec. 2025
Officials even briefly toyed with the idea of an quirky mascot, the Cardvaark, before coming to their senses.
—Philip Marcelo, Fortune, 29 Dec. 2025
As its mascot, Wendy Thomas quickly became the face of a growing brand — a role that few children ever experience.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 28 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mascot
Noun
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But Wawrinka, who won his singles rubber against France’s Arthur Rinderknech 5-7, 7-6(5), 7-6(5) in the previous round-robin to put Switzerland in with a chance of qualifying for the quarterfinals, remained a talisman for the team even in a close defeat.—
The Athletic Tennis Staff,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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Such talismans blended Africa and the Americas, bringing together old and new practices, beliefs, and objects.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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At Tel Azeka, a little girl found a 3,800-year-old amulet tied to the Canaanite people.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Even his name held magic, being the Kikongo word for amulet or charm.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Jan. 2026
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What was once associated with rebellion or niche subcultures has now blossomed into a lifestyle emblem that’s stylish, health-conscious, and culturally significant.—
Amplified Content Studio,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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He is elevated, isolated, burdened, deified--positioned as an emblem.—
Philip Martin,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Mascot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mascot. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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