MOJOES Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

mojo

noun

ˈmō-(ˌ)jō

Definition of mojo

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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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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 Smoked pork, mojo mayo and authentic Cuban bread work perfectly together. — Justin Brown, AJC.com, 20 Sep. 2026 For a time, Riverside was a thought; a hot, distant, financially tenuous thought, but one with some mojo. — Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 2 Sep. 2026 Players with no aura are lackluster or just generally can’t seem to find that mojo that distinguishes an average or even good player from a fan-favorite great. — Stephanie Kasulka, Parents, 1 Sep. 2026 Meanwhile, a memory chip shortage threatens to squeeze its margins, its revenue growth is slowing, and even longtime Apple fans admit the maker of aspirational tech has lost some of its product design mojo. — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mojo

Recent Examples of Synonyms for mojo

Noun

Soddu makes jewelry talismans because they can be worn and returned to.

— Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2026
Drawing from the Renaissance game’s design and motif, there are playful talismans — geese, dragonflies, clovers, horseshoes, dice, keys and ladybugs — across trays, teapots, mugs, boxes, miniatures and espresso sets.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of talisman

Noun

The two of them crafted a business plan for a bookstore, one that wouldn’t look out of place in a sword and sorcery fantasy novel, with a hidden speakeasy.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
Now, the sorcery of the dance floor is that this is never happening to only one dancer.

— Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026