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
Anthony Banda took care of the eighth, and Roki Sasaki regained his mojo, after a shaky outing in Game 1 in Milwaukee, with a 1-2-3 ninth.
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Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
The Hornets have regained their mojo.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2025
With a tougher schedule ahead, Detroit cannot afford to lose its mojo.
—J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Losing Ben Powers dings Sean Payton’s new ground-and-pound mojo, but probably only a little.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 12 Oct. 2025
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Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
The Hornets have regained their mojo.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2025
With a tougher schedule ahead, Detroit cannot afford to lose its mojo.
—J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Losing Ben Powers dings Sean Payton’s new ground-and-pound mojo, but probably only a little.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 12 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mojo
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Roshane Thomas What the data says Once again, West Ham’s hopes rest on the shoulders of their talisman, Bowen.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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Carlo Ancelotti’s side have been in impressive form, led by the brilliance of Jude Bellingham, who has quickly become their talisman with goals from midfield and a commanding presence in big matches.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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That freedom and authenticity is exactly when the magic happens.—
Christopher Claxton,
Billboard,
4 Nov. 2025
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For gospel icons Karen Clark-Sheard and Kierra Sheard-Kelly, the magic of Christmas is found at the family table, where food, faith, and love come together in perfect harmony.—
Essence,
Essence,
3 Nov. 2025
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Those spirits were awakened by several methods, from burying the packet in the ground, to tying macrame-like knots onto the parcels, to driving nails into the amulet—all to fulfill the requests of Congolese practitioners.—
Essence,
Essence,
29 Oct. 2025
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Brides in South Asia are famously decked out in the precious metal – necklaces, earrings, nose rings, hair pieces and amulets – that can be gifted or inherited.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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And then at some point, the movie turns into a full-on tale of modern-age sorcery, shifting from its historical roots into an arthouse genre flick replete with fire and demons.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
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Fantilli followed and used a swirl of sorcery and stick moves before beating Silovs.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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Thirty-two people faced charges ranging from theft and murder to witchcraft, Claire Kehily, councillor for Maidstone Borough Council, told CNN.—
James Frater,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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Its depictions of dancing devils and witches’ sabbaths are supposed to scare viewers straight, but writer-director Benjamin Christensen is also sympathetic towards the plight of medieval women persecuted for witchcraft.—
Katie Rife,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Mojo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mojo. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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