as in amulet
something worn or kept to bring good luck or keep away evil
a pendant of white nephrite jade is often worn by Indians as a talisman to ward off heart disease
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Recent Examples of talisman
The artists used materials such as calligraphy, amulets, talismans, prayer beads and cloth, and combined them with techniques from modern painting and sculpture.
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Massumeh H. Toosi, The Conversation, 18 Aug. 2025
Making amends After escaping his captors, regaining his talismans, tracking down the rogue Corinthian (Boyd Holbrook), and dealing with a Vortex, S2 finds Morpheus (Tom Sturridge) rebuilding the Dreaming, which had fallen into disrepair during his long absence.
—ArsTechnica, 8 Aug. 2025
So, what better company talisman than a 41-year-old bag that remains in usable condition despite years of daily wear?
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 1 Aug. 2025
The community’s old talisman may no longer hold its charm.
—Roya Hakakian, The Atlantic, 10 July 2025
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Massumeh H. Toosi, The Conversation, 18 Aug. 2025
Making amends After escaping his captors, regaining his talismans, tracking down the rogue Corinthian (Boyd Holbrook), and dealing with a Vortex, S2 finds Morpheus (Tom Sturridge) rebuilding the Dreaming, which had fallen into disrepair during his long absence.
—ArsTechnica, 8 Aug. 2025
So, what better company talisman than a 41-year-old bag that remains in usable condition despite years of daily wear?
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 1 Aug. 2025
The community’s old talisman may no longer hold its charm.
—Roya Hakakian, The Atlantic, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for talisman
amulet
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The installation reimagines this tradition with 200 ancient amulets from across time and all corners of the globe, that can be seen in museums worldwide, representing Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Viking, Islamic, Japanese, Indian, Chinese, Celtic, Greco-Roman, and Pre-Columbian traditions.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Collectibles and combat challenges litter the levels, as well as unlockable outfits, amulets, and weapons waiting to be unlocked.—
Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Talisman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talisman. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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