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
While his fans celebrated in the stands, City’s talisman sent the millions of viewers sitting in pubs and at home a message.
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Ben Church, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
Lemann, like the talkative older ladies of her youth, clutches the motifs of her past like talismans.
—Brandy Jensen, New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2026
Etsy witches, vision boards and talisman jewelry are some of the ways consumers are seeking refuge from another wise depressed outlook.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Jan. 2026
Once can combine a gold chain for a necklace or bracelet with pieces from a wide assortment of medallions, charms, initials, and other designs with talisman appeal.
—Laurie Brookins, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2026
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Ben Church, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
Lemann, like the talkative older ladies of her youth, clutches the motifs of her past like talismans.
—Brandy Jensen, New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2026
Etsy witches, vision boards and talisman jewelry are some of the ways consumers are seeking refuge from another wise depressed outlook.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Jan. 2026
Once can combine a gold chain for a necklace or bracelet with pieces from a wide assortment of medallions, charms, initials, and other designs with talisman appeal.
—Laurie Brookins, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for talisman
amulet
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The debut feature from Guillermo del Toro, Cronos tells the story of an older man (Federico Luppi) who discovers a mystical amulet that gives him a more energized, youthful demeanor — at a cost.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 June 2026
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The cache also contained blue faience vessels, miniature ritual jars, amulets shaped like a duck and the Atef Crown, decorative stones, and several pairs of earrings believed to be made of gold.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
1 June 2026
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“Talisman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talisman. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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