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

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

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

The French are led by talisman Kylian Mbappé, who, alongside Michael Olise, Ousmane Dembélé, and Désiré Doué, forms one of the tournament's most potent attacking quartets. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 30 June 2026

But Argentina’s talisman stroked it wide of the net. — David Hickey, NBC news, 23 June 2026

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