1
as in talisman
something worn or kept to bring good luck or keep away evil
a mojo is a type of voodoo charm
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2
as in magic
the power to control natural forces through supernatural means
he joked that he had worked his mojo to assure a sunny day for the picnic
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Recent Examples of mojo
The Wizards’ emphasis on offensive pace has helped Jordan Poole regain his mojo.
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Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
The stoppage tinkered with the momentum and repositioned the mojo.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
There was no superstition, no effort to make some drastic mojo change to his game.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 14 Jan. 2025
In other words the race to Oscar that just started in earnest last night did not end last night, but is just getting its mojo as 2024 seems particularly a year of uncertainty.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2025
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Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
The stoppage tinkered with the momentum and repositioned the mojo.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
There was no superstition, no effort to make some drastic mojo change to his game.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 14 Jan. 2025
In other words the race to Oscar that just started in earnest last night did not end last night, but is just getting its mojo as 2024 seems particularly a year of uncertainty.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mojo
Noun
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It is seen as a talisman of abundance, fertility, and eternity.—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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The Blue Devils dominated the glass 43-30, and their long perimeter defenders limited Wildcat talisman Caleb Love to a poor 3-of-13 shooting night, including 1-of-9 from deep.—
Jim Root,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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The magic of Magnolia’s Seed Bar doesn't stop there—every seed available for purchase can also be spotted around The Silos and even in Gaines’ garden.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Apr. 2025
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There are few experiences that encapsulate the magic of New York City quite like seeing a Broadway show.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) reported on Monday that 3-year-old Ziv Nitzan came across a 3,800-year-old Canaanite amulet back in March.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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One of the most intriguing objects from the haul is the small golden statue of three Egyptian gods—Amun, Khonsu and Mut—that may have been worn as an amulet.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
12 Mar. 2025
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Generating sophisticated charts or extracting hidden insights was a form of sorcery few dared to question.—
Florian Douetteau,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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The act was short and provided few details about what constituted witchcraft, sorcery or necromancy.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 Mar. 2025
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Continuing in the tradition of such Disney+ witchcraft staples as the Hocus Pocus movie franchise and Marvel’s Agatha All Along, Disney Branded Television has given a pilot order to Coven Academy (woking title), a single-camera supernatural dramedy for Disney Channel and Disney+.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2025
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The two women and their supporters are seeking a pardon, an apology and a national memorial in honor of all those accused and convicted of witchcraft during the law’s 173-year reign.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Mojo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mojo. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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