Synonyms of talisman

talisman

noun

ˈta-ləs-mən 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• amulet
• mascot
• emblem
• symbol
• charm
• phylactery
• fetish
• mojo
• juju
• periapt
• totem
• philter
• token
• gris-gris
• toadstone

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• spell
• curse
• hoodoo
• jinx
• hex

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of talisman

Spain’s talisman was Lamine Yamal, its nineteen-year-old right winger, who plays the game with bleached tips, implausible speed, and nonchalance, but its superego was Rodri, the team’s central midfielder and captain. — Sam Knight, New Yorker, 20 July 2026

Thwarted by England’s tenacity and gregariousness, the twinkle-toed talisman and his team were staring down the barrel of a World Cup exit. — Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 15 July 2026

England has a talisman of its own in the form of Bellingham, who is at the opposite end of his career to Messi. — James Robson, Twin Cities, 14 July 2026

The Three Lions fell behind 1-0 early against the Democratic Republic of Congo in the Round of 32 and trailed for nearly 70 minutes before talisman Harry Kane scored two late goals to send England to the Round of 16. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026

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