TALISMAN Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

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

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Recent Examples of talisman Boasting one win in 11 games, losing your attacking talisman and heading to a side flying high on the wings of an impressive pair of results in Manchester doesn’t scream upset potential. —

Jack Bantock, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026 Such talismans blended Africa and the Americas, bringing together old and new practices, beliefs, and objects. —

Literary Hub, 5 Jan. 2026 The two posed for photos next to a chainsaw, the talisman for Milei’s efforts to slash government. —

Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2025 For some, a beaded gemstone bracelet is a gift of protection, a talisman that preserves history, spirituality, and love. —

Raquel Reichard, Refinery29, 10 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for talisman

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amulet

Noun

At Tel Azeka, a little girl found a 3,800-year-old amulet tied to the Canaanite people.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Even his name held magic, being the Kikongo word for amulet or charm.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Jan. 2026