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
Lemann, like the talkative older ladies of her youth, clutches the motifs of her past like talismans.
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Brandy Jensen, New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2026
He was not only named Fan of the Game, but he was shown on the videoboard several times during the rest of the game, igniting a huge ovation every time and establishing himself as the team’s new talisman.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
The former comedian, long since transformed into a wartime talisman globally, is also battling to keep hold of domestic favor.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 24 Feb. 2026
That wasn’t for historical accuracy but to help me like a talisman, to almost spiritually get into the mode of writing about these people.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 24 Feb. 2026
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Brandy Jensen, New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2026
He was not only named Fan of the Game, but he was shown on the videoboard several times during the rest of the game, igniting a huge ovation every time and establishing himself as the team’s new talisman.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
The former comedian, long since transformed into a wartime talisman globally, is also battling to keep hold of domestic favor.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 24 Feb. 2026
That wasn’t for historical accuracy but to help me like a talisman, to almost spiritually get into the mode of writing about these people.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for talisman
amulet
Noun
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There’s an amulet (one of those glowing doohickeys the fate of the cosmos hangs on), and your heart may sink every time someone starts chattering about it.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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Sharp objects like scissors and needles or amulets should be carried by pregnant women or placed near sleeping children to ward off her attacks.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 May 2026
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“Talisman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talisman. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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