phylacteries

noun

plural of phylactery
as in amulets
something worn or kept to bring good luck or keep away evil he wore a small phylactery on a cord around his neck

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  1. amulets
  2. talismans
Noun
  • Also represented are smaller artifacts, including beads, amulets, and incense burners.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 6 July 2026
  • First, the family in the West African nation of Guinea turned to a traditional healer who suggested protective amulets.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
Definition of amulets
Noun
  • In the end, Sophia kills Elgin and steals most of the talismans that protect the Fromville citizens from the night walkers.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • Here, as ever, Kokopeli suggests that clinging to youthful talismans offers no protection against uncertainty, and reasserts the odd mix of disaffection and morbid glee produced by such reactionary impulses.
    — Theo Belci, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Definition of talismans
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“Phylacteries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phylacteries. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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