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
Cook also noted that mascots had become the rage by the early 1980s, thanks to the popularity of the San Diego Chicken.
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Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
The company behind that trio of elves, some of the most iconic mascots in pop culture, is the same corporation that put breakfast on the table in the first place.
—Heather Bushman, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Unlike scripted mascots, the humanoid is designed to interact dynamically with people in real-world settings, using a mix of proprietary AI tools and existing technologies to generate responses during live conversations.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 14 Apr. 2026
Jaquez led a spirited eight-clap, the band blared the school fight song, and mascots Joe Bruin and Josie Bruin danced.
—Beth Harris, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
When the ball missed, the mascots howled with laughter; one of them, a big yellow mountain lion, pounded the ground.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
Enclosed behind a barrier, a theme park is immaculately clean and features fancy landscaping and roving mascots who pose for photos and spread positive vibes.
—John Haddad, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2026
After the shot missed wildly, mascots rushed the floor pretending the deep 3-pointer went through the net.
—Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2026
Attendees can browse arts and crafts display and connect with special interest groups, including Japanese dog and koi clubs, and take a photo with Toyokawa’s mascots.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
The company behind that trio of elves, some of the most iconic mascots in pop culture, is the same corporation that put breakfast on the table in the first place.
—Heather Bushman, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Unlike scripted mascots, the humanoid is designed to interact dynamically with people in real-world settings, using a mix of proprietary AI tools and existing technologies to generate responses during live conversations.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 14 Apr. 2026
Jaquez led a spirited eight-clap, the band blared the school fight song, and mascots Joe Bruin and Josie Bruin danced.
—Beth Harris, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
When the ball missed, the mascots howled with laughter; one of them, a big yellow mountain lion, pounded the ground.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
Enclosed behind a barrier, a theme park is immaculately clean and features fancy landscaping and roving mascots who pose for photos and spread positive vibes.
—John Haddad, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2026
After the shot missed wildly, mascots rushed the floor pretending the deep 3-pointer went through the net.
—Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2026
Attendees can browse arts and crafts display and connect with special interest groups, including Japanese dog and koi clubs, and take a photo with Toyokawa’s mascots.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mascots
Noun
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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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Deep crimson motifs bloom against fields of black and ivory; lozenges, cypress trees, and amulets thread their way into measured geometric grids.—
Amelia Dhuga,
Vogue,
27 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Lemann, like the talkative older ladies of her youth, clutches the motifs of her past like talismans.—
Brandy Jensen,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2026
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Carved from whale bones, reindeer antlers and walrus tusks, these fierce talismans are vengeful spirits traditionally created by shamans to destroy enemies.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Chaiwalas, or street tea venders, have long been taken as emblems of the small-scale entrepreneurialism by which uneducated Indians can gain subsistence, and, in theory, something more.—
Nathan Heller,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The two became emblems of a schism.—
Gaby Del Valle,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Mascots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mascots. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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