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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
Cooked mojo and mangú in the steam table measured 123 degrees and 125 degrees, respectively, and got hit with Stop Sales for being under 135 degrees.
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Rotisserie Chicken There might be cheaper rotisserie chickens out there, but the ones at Publix are consistently well-cooked and come in a variety of flavors like lemon-pepper and mojo.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
His win had given me my writing mojo back.
—Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
Under the tutelage of Centric and Ben-Avraham, John Elliott may get his mojo back.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Rotisserie Chicken There might be cheaper rotisserie chickens out there, but the ones at Publix are consistently well-cooked and come in a variety of flavors like lemon-pepper and mojo.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
His win had given me my writing mojo back.
—Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
Under the tutelage of Centric and Ben-Avraham, John Elliott may get his mojo back.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mojo
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Like a talisman, anchoring to the here and now, to both the present tense and the constant, impermeability of time, where this one moment, this one oar dipping into water in a lake, is happening now, to me, to you, but also always, but also everywhere.—
Julia Hass,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
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While his fans celebrated in the stands, City’s talisman sent the millions of viewers sitting in pubs and at home a message.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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During periods of heightened solar activity, there's even a chance of spotting auroras alongside meteors, adding an extra layer of magic to the already beautiful view!—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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But the magic comes from the simple concert format, which places all of the focus on Platt and Zegler’s voices.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
20 Apr. 2026
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Daniel Bernhardt is Deathstalker, a legendary swordsman stuck with a cursed amulet who befriends swamp monsters and teams with a mini wizard (voiced by Patton Oswalt) to stop a dark magic from ruling the land.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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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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Whatever sorcery is at work, McFadden is a writer at the top of her game—and the undisputed mistress of the psychological thriller.—
E.L. James,
Time,
15 Apr. 2026
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Watch On Longing for the colorful tumbling force of fantastic '80s-era sci-fi sword-and-sorcery flicks that dominated multiplexes and mom-and-pop video rental shops in the Reagan years?—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Potter franchise has captivated millions across many generations, bringing to life the idea of witchcraft and wizardry.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Unlike standard comforters, this one is specifically intended to cool you down at night, which sounds like witchcraft to me in the best way.—
Quincy Bulin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Mojo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mojo. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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