as in amulet
something worn or kept to bring good luck or keep away evil
a pendant of white nephrite jade is often worn by Indians as a talisman to ward off heart disease
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Neymar, the talisman for the whole enterprise, was tarred with the same brush.
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Jack Lang, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
The film’s second half goes in for horror-movie shock effects when the ghost of a white nemesis haunts the Charles family — bringing back the terrors of slavery — and the talisman piano becomes an instrument of exorcism.
—Armond White, National Review, 27 Dec. 2024
For ancient Druids, Celts, and Romans, holly’s evergreen leaves were a talisman of hope for spring's return.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2024
Rooney was also hampered by injuries to key personnel, including to his captain, Joe Edwards, Northern Ireland international goalkeeper Conor Hazard and forwards Morgan Whittaker — an attacking talisman who has attracted interest from other Championship clubs — Ibrahim Cissoko and Muhamed Tijani.
—Richard Amofa, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
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Jack Lang, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
The film’s second half goes in for horror-movie shock effects when the ghost of a white nemesis haunts the Charles family — bringing back the terrors of slavery — and the talisman piano becomes an instrument of exorcism.
—Armond White, National Review, 27 Dec. 2024
For ancient Druids, Celts, and Romans, holly’s evergreen leaves were a talisman of hope for spring's return.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2024
Rooney was also hampered by injuries to key personnel, including to his captain, Joe Edwards, Northern Ireland international goalkeeper Conor Hazard and forwards Morgan Whittaker — an attacking talisman who has attracted interest from other Championship clubs — Ibrahim Cissoko and Muhamed Tijani.
—Richard Amofa, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
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“Talisman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talisman. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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