1
as in talisman
something worn or kept to bring good luck or keep away evil
a mojo is a type of voodoo charm
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as in magic
the power to control natural forces through supernatural means
he joked that he had worked his mojo to assure a sunny day for the picnic
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Recent Examples of mojo
Amina wonders if Olympia can pass some of that mojo along to Isabel Sanchez (Blanca Araceli), who has a difficult problem.
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Noel Murray, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
The 20-year-old hasn’t quite discovered her major mojo despite her 2023 U.S. Open win.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Niko Medved’s Rams have gotten good mojo from Nique Clifford but are still trying to get a foothold in the Mountain West.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 18 Jan. 2025
That’s particularly true if a struggling Lu Dort can’t find his mojo in the conference finals.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 21 May 2025
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Noel Murray, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
The 20-year-old hasn’t quite discovered her major mojo despite her 2023 U.S. Open win.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Niko Medved’s Rams have gotten good mojo from Nique Clifford but are still trying to get a foothold in the Mountain West.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 18 Jan. 2025
That’s particularly true if a struggling Lu Dort can’t find his mojo in the conference finals.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mojo
Noun
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These talismans of use are analogous to the often unaffected art work shown at Intuit.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2025
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The radiant diamond Evil Eye cocktail ring in 18k yellow gold is designed as a talisman for protection and a good luck piece.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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And while that year proved to be an outlier, Mangiapane has proven he can be relied upon for 14-18 goals and maybe, if some of the earlier magic reappears (and his playing time increases), something more.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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When motivated teams use AI tools, that’s when the magic happens.—
Leigh Cuen,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
Noun
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There are also equippable amulets that offer passive and combo-specific bonuses.—
Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
14 June 2025
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Signature brand pieces include amulets, angels, royal blue moonstones and more.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Both ancient and modern pieces are curated into exhibits about sorcery, motherhood, or high-fashion gowns.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
17 Apr. 2025
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His putting is and will always be capable of sorcery.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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Aimed at preschoolers, the series follows a young girl learning the ropes of witchcraft with the help of her magical pets and a supportive community.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
7 June 2025
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Created with rotoscope animation, Dog of God is set in the 17th century and focuses on a woman accused of witchcraft and how her trial uncovers the existence of a werewolf.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2025
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“Mojo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mojo. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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