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Recent Examples of Synonyms for philter
Noun
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Sacrifice a Hot ’n’ Ready halfway between second and third base in Comerica Park in hopes of breaking up the bad juju there?—
Ryan Ford,
Detroit Free Press,
17 June 2024 -
Seventies California was loaded with bad juju, from the Zodiac Killer to the Patty Hearst kidnapping to Jim Jones.—
Chris Vognar,
Rolling Stone,
3 Dec. 2023
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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
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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
Noun
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Known as a phylactery, this type of amulet served as a kind of container to hold objects believed to be imbued with magical properties that were intended to protect the wearer.—
Tim Ryan,
Newsweek,
18 Dec. 2024
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Under the chin was the amulet, also known as a phylactery, likely worn around the person's neck.—
Max Hauptman,
USA TODAY,
18 Dec. 2024
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“Philter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philter. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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