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
But Argentina’s talisman stroked it wide of the net.
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David Hickey,
NBC news,
23 June 2026
Without talisman Neymar and captain Thiago Silva, Brazil suffered a defensive collapse, conceding five goals in just 29 minutes in the first half as Thomas Müller, Miroslav Klose, Toni Kroos (twice), and Sami Khedira all found the back of the net for Germany.
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Tushaar Kuthiala,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 June 2026
Paths to the World Cup Haiti’s talisman and top scorer, Duckens Nazon, was born in a Parisian suburb and played with a series of French professional teams before being recruited to the English team Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2017.
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Laurent Dubois,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026
Here, as ever, Kokopeli suggests that clinging to youthful talismans offers no protection against uncertainty, and reasserts the odd mix of disaffection and morbid glee produced by such reactionary impulses.
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Theo Belci,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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David Hickey,
NBC news,
23 June 2026
Without talisman Neymar and captain Thiago Silva, Brazil suffered a defensive collapse, conceding five goals in just 29 minutes in the first half as Thomas Müller, Miroslav Klose, Toni Kroos (twice), and Sami Khedira all found the back of the net for Germany.
—
Tushaar Kuthiala,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 June 2026
Paths to the World Cup Haiti’s talisman and top scorer, Duckens Nazon, was born in a Parisian suburb and played with a series of French professional teams before being recruited to the English team Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2017.
—
Laurent Dubois,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026
Here, as ever, Kokopeli suggests that clinging to youthful talismans offers no protection against uncertainty, and reasserts the odd mix of disaffection and morbid glee produced by such reactionary impulses.
—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for talisman
amulet
Noun
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Irony is thus the amulet of thought, which is why it is favored by philosophers from Socrates to Kierkegaard to Derrida.
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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.
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