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
Dybel and others hail Gayle as the creator of the festival’s popular mascots, which headlined the annual zany event and outrageous parade.
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Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Buc-ee's is suing a convenience store in Ohio for a mascot the chain claims is too similar to its own, The Canton Repository reports.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Mar. 2026
Cruzeiro striker Kaio Jorge set the wind-up-merchant ball rolling in the 60th minute, celebrating the evening’s only goal by mocking Atletico’s mascot with a cockerel celebration.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
For families Kid-friendly options abound, as overseen by the bug-eyed mascot of Aya the tarsier.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
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Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Buc-ee's is suing a convenience store in Ohio for a mascot the chain claims is too similar to its own, The Canton Repository reports.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Mar. 2026
Cruzeiro striker Kaio Jorge set the wind-up-merchant ball rolling in the 60th minute, celebrating the evening’s only goal by mocking Atletico’s mascot with a cockerel celebration.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
For families Kid-friendly options abound, as overseen by the bug-eyed mascot of Aya the tarsier.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mascot
Noun
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Luke Bosher Harry Kane (Bayern Munich and England) England’s talisman is at the peak of his powers and putting together another historic season in Germany.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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The former comedian, long since transformed into a wartime talisman globally, is also battling to keep hold of domestic favor.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
24 Feb. 2026
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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
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Three years after the Mercury dime debuted, Benito Mussolini adopted the fasces as the emblem of his Italian fascist movement, even where the name derived from.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Business emblems have permeated pro sports—sewn onto jerseys, stamped onto equipment, digitally plastered behind players.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Mascot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mascot. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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