mascots

plural of mascot
as in amulets
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 mascots The defendants also contend there has been no actual consumer confusion since Teddy's Market opened and that Buc-ee's is attempting to claim overly broad trademark rights over common cartoon animal mascots used by convenience stores. Christopher Harris, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026 But, Ellie is one of the WNBA's premier mascots, up there with What's-its-name, and that other one. Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026 The news outlet also reports beavers are a popular figure across all of Beavercreek, with numerous businesses and even the local high school featuring different versions of the rodent on their mascots. Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026 Outside, there will be giveaways, inflatables, DJs and local mascots and cheerleaders performing. Elizabeth Green, AJC.com, 30 July 2026 Most commercial content hits viewers with messages, jingles and even cute mascots. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 29 July 2026 There’s no walk-up music, no mascots, no contests between innings, and a bare minimum of cheering. Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 26 July 2026 Like children’s cereal mascots, their efforts are cartoonish and doomed to fail. Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 21 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mascots
Noun
  • The excavation, carried out by an Egyptian archaeological mission under the supervision of the SCA, also uncovered pottery coffins, as well as a collection of incense burners, oil lamps, and funerary amulets.
    Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 31 July 2026
  • Supporters hoisted their children toward her or presented her with gifts—amulets, handwritten notes, rosaries, prayer cards.
    Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 23 July 2026
Noun
  • In the end, Sophia kills Elgin and steals most of the talismans that protect the Fromville citizens from the night walkers.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • Here, as ever, Kokopeli suggests that clinging to youthful talismans offers no protection against uncertainty, and reasserts the odd mix of disaffection and morbid glee produced by such reactionary impulses.
    Theo Belci, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Noun
  • State propaganda hails these robots as emblems of China’s ascent; in the hallway, most people sidestep them with the kind of indifference usually reserved for a Roomba.
    Evan Osnos, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Additionally, the Singapore government has barred the public display of foreign national emblems — like the Palestinian flag —without a permit or exemption, which the band reportedly did not have.
    Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 3 Aug. 2026

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“Mascots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mascots. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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