as in talisman
something worn or kept to bring good luck or keep away evil
a small cross made of goat bone was worn in the Middle Ages as an amulet to ward off evil
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The show followed the adventures of teacher Andrea Thomas, who discovered an ancient Egyptian amulet that bestowed upon her the power of the goddess Isis.
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Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
Rome says the amulet holders are going to burn their advantages tonight so that the heat’s off their back.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 23 Oct. 2024
The series follows a young woman who discovers a magical amulet that belonged to her great-grandfather and uses it to enter a fantastical new world.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2024
That wouldn’t be easy, as the amulet was located 80 feet deep into the ocean on Blackbeard’s last ship.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
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Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
Rome says the amulet holders are going to burn their advantages tonight so that the heat’s off their back.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 23 Oct. 2024
The series follows a young woman who discovers a magical amulet that belonged to her great-grandfather and uses it to enter a fantastical new world.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2024
That wouldn’t be easy, as the amulet was located 80 feet deep into the ocean on Blackbeard’s last ship.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Amulet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amulet. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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