talismans

plural of talisman
as in amulets
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 talismans To the companies still clinging to org charts like talismans, this might feel threatening. Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025 Making amends After escaping his captors, regaining his talismans, tracking down the rogue Corinthian (Boyd Holbrook), and dealing with a Vortex, S2 finds Morpheus (Tom Sturridge) rebuilding the Dreaming, which had fallen into disrepair during his long absence. ArsTechnica, 8 Aug. 2025
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amulets
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  • The installation reimagines this tradition with 200 ancient amulets from across time and all corners of the globe, that can be seen in museums worldwide, representing Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Viking, Islamic, Japanese, Indian, Chinese, Celtic, Greco-Roman, and Pre-Columbian traditions.
    Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
  • Collectibles and combat challenges litter the levels, as well as unlockable outfits, amulets, and weapons waiting to be unlocked.
    Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2025

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“Talismans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talismans. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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