periapt

noun

ˈper-ē-ˌapt How to pronounce periapt (audio)
Definition of periaptnext
as in talisman
something worn or kept to bring good luck or keep away evil even rational, enlightened people have their periapts, which somehow make them feel a little more secure in an uncertain world

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  1. talisman
  2. amulet
Noun
  • Spain’s superpower was a coherent tactical system that no other national team — or their respective talismans — could find an answer to.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Like its name suggests, Don’t Let Disco pieces act as talismans of joy, connection, and emotion against the drudgery of regular life.
    — Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of talisman
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  • The excavation, carried out by an Egyptian archaeological mission under the supervision of the SCA, also uncovered pottery coffins, as well as a collection of incense burners, oil lamps, and funerary amulets.
    — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 31 July 2026
  • Supporters hoisted their children toward her or presented her with gifts—amulets, handwritten notes, rosaries, prayer cards.
    — Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 23 July 2026
Definition of amulet
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“Periapt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/periapt. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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