Definition of mascotnext
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 Sushi lovers can also expect a dose of dinnertime fun with Kura Sushi’s mascot, Mutenmaru. Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2026 Inspired by the band’s anniversary book Infinite Dreams, the attraction places the ever-present mascot Eddie at the center of the band’s evolution. Spin Staff, SPIN, 14 July 2026 And outside Walt’s dynasty, Mickey provided a model for how to best employ a corporate mascot and also build a merchandising empire. Steven Johnson, Washington Post, 14 July 2026 The skies are tranquil, birds are chirping, and the official mascots are chasing creatures on the Pharmalot campus. Ed Silverman, STAT, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for mascot
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Noun
  • Texas was missing their talisman Eric Oncins, and his replacement Rafa Hewett did just enough to get his team to the DreamBreaker.
    Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Spain’s talisman was Lamine Yamal, its nineteen-year-old right winger, who plays the game with bleached tips, implausible speed, and nonchalance, but its superego was Rodri, the team’s central midfielder and captain.
    Sam Knight, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
Noun
  • Also represented are smaller artifacts, including beads, amulets, and incense burners.
    Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 6 July 2026
  • First, the family in the West African nation of Guinea turned to a traditional healer who suggested protective amulets.
    ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
Noun
  • When war finally brought slavery to an end, this distorted view of Washington ceased to be of use as a political emblem.
    John Garrison Marks, The Atlantic, 25 July 2026
  • Similar traditions appear elsewhere in East Asia, where dragons often serve as guardians, bringers of good fortune, or emblems of imperial authority.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026

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“Mascot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mascot. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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