as in talisman
something worn or kept to bring good luck or keep away evil
she wears a mascot made of ebony and silver on a chain around her neck
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Recent Examples of mascot
The stickers are our two farm mascots: Chikichan, a baby chick, and Hani, a honeybee.
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Dani Benton, Contributor, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2024
Besides an appearance from the mascot and the endless loop of the Toys R Us theme song, the store is nothing like its big box predecessor.
—Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 28 Oct. 2024
While Freddy Krueger and Jason Voorhees may be the holiday’s unofficial mascots, there are plenty of films with just enough fright and thrill for kids to enjoy.
—Keith Langston, People.com, 26 Oct. 2024
As one of only three female-identifying WNBA mascots, Ellie isn’t your typical mascot.
—Shelley Zalis, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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Dani Benton, Contributor, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2024
Besides an appearance from the mascot and the endless loop of the Toys R Us theme song, the store is nothing like its big box predecessor.
—Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 28 Oct. 2024
While Freddy Krueger and Jason Voorhees may be the holiday’s unofficial mascots, there are plenty of films with just enough fright and thrill for kids to enjoy.
—Keith Langston, People.com, 26 Oct. 2024
As one of only three female-identifying WNBA mascots, Ellie isn’t your typical mascot.
—Shelley Zalis, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mascot
Noun
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If the talisman falls, or if someone inside the home opens a window or door and lets the monsters inside, that protection breaks.Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2024
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Emerging from a need for an artistic outlet during a time of loss, the totems became symbolic talismans of her own transformation.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2024
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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.Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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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
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One famous user was Uschi Obermaier, a model who lived on various communes in West Germany and became an emblem of left-wing radicalism in the late sixties.Ed Caesar, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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The complex draws hundreds of thousands of tourists annually—particularly to the Angkor Wat temple, an emblem of centuries-old design and urban planning.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Mascot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mascot. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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