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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2
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
The 2023 American League Manager of the Year didn’t suddenly lose his mojo.
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Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 19 May 2025
In recent years, Hollywood has lost some of its mojo.
—Peter Kiefer, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2025
Madrid have lost their mojo on the pitch, but not their magnetism in the transfer market.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 16 May 2025
The house comes with some very bad mojo, and was the site of a ghastly murder of a previous family that lived there.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2025
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Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 19 May 2025
In recent years, Hollywood has lost some of its mojo.
—Peter Kiefer, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2025
Madrid have lost their mojo on the pitch, but not their magnetism in the transfer market.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 16 May 2025
The house comes with some very bad mojo, and was the site of a ghastly murder of a previous family that lived there.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mojo
Noun
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Initial necklaces might be a timeless staple of modern jewelry and accessorizing, but the concept of wearing personalized pendants dates back to ancient civilizations, when people in ancient Egypt and Rome wore talismans to symbolize their identity.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
25 June 2025
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Other clues include: The talismans the Fromville survivors hang on their doors are reminiscent of past traditions.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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The show, which opened Wednesday at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre on the Broadway musical’s North American tour, exists to celebrate the rough magic of Neil Diamond’s catalog.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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Sadly, there’s almost zero magic in Gunn’s Superman.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
11 July 2025
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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
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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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But, social media has made witchcraft more popular and accessible.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
22 June 2025
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Fun fact: The real Mary Stuart’s parliament was the one that made witchcraft punishable by death and started the witch hunts in Scotland.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Mojo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mojo. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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