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
Along with the names and colors, the school alleges the show is promoting the number 37, which is specifically associated with Pepperdine’s history and mascot.
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Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 21 Feb. 2025
But the real drama was Olsen impeding Palace’s eagle mascot and a bunch of kids during the half-time entertainment.
—Phil Hay, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Longstanding brand mascots and ambassadors will be used to scale messages, stories and platforms of intellectual property for businesses.
—Solo Ceesay, Rolling Stone, 26 Feb. 2025
Gritty was first introduced as the team’s mascot in 2018, quickly going viral for its wild antics and look.
—Rachel McRady, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025
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Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 21 Feb. 2025
But the real drama was Olsen impeding Palace’s eagle mascot and a bunch of kids during the half-time entertainment.
—Phil Hay, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Longstanding brand mascots and ambassadors will be used to scale messages, stories and platforms of intellectual property for businesses.
—Solo Ceesay, Rolling Stone, 26 Feb. 2025
Gritty was first introduced as the team’s mascot in 2018, quickly going viral for its wild antics and look.
—Rachel McRady, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mascot
Noun
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He is nailed to start, on penalties and is the clear talisman for Wolves, who have improved over the last few matches.—
Abdul Rehman,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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There’s a real sense in Brussels that this opening is also a talisman for the city, which is too often passed over by travelers in favor of Paris or Amsterdam—both less than two hours away by train.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In Daredevil: Born Again, de los Reyes can be seen in multiple episodes as Hector Ayala, a martial arts master who draws powers from magical Jade Tiger amulets and suits up as a vigilante known as White Tiger.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
28 Feb. 2025
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Ancient Egyptian amulet discovered by 12-year-old girl while hiking on family trip During a family trip near an archaeological site in Hod Hasharon, Israel, Dafna Filshteiner discovered an ancient amulet dating back approximately 3,500 years.—
Sophia Compton,
Fox News,
14 Feb. 2025
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An emblem at the front entrance as well as prominent lettering in the building's lobby were no longer visible on Wednesday evening.—
Douglas Gillison and Chris Prentice,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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That’s why horror movies often have these inanimate emblems that are so terrifying.—
Brian Davids,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Mascot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mascot. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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