amulet

noun

ˈam-yə-lət How to pronounce amulet (audio)
Definition of amuletnext
as in talisman
something worn or kept to bring good luck or keep away evil a small cross made of goat bone was worn in the Middle Ages as an amulet to ward off evil

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Recent Examples of amulet One day in the 1960s, a little boy entered a jewelry shop in Cairo and held out an ancient scarab amulet. — Ariel Sabar, The Atlantic, 13 May 2026 Everyone’s existence is at stake with the tournament, since the treacherous Emperor Shao Khan (Martyn Ford) is close to securing an amulet that will give him formidable powers to rule over all the realms, including Cage’s home in the Earthrealm. — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 8 May 2026 There’s an amulet (one of those glowing doohickeys the fate of the cosmos hangs on), and your heart may sink every time someone starts chattering about it. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 6 May 2026 Sharp objects like scissors and needles or amulets should be carried by pregnant women or placed near sleeping children to ward off her attacks. — Literary Hub, 5 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for amulet
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talisman
Noun
  • Szoboszlai is the firm favourite to be confirmed as Van Dijk’s deputy and, in the absence of their Dutch talisman, the former RB Leipzig midfielder has stepped up impressively during the tour of the United States.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Texas was missing their talisman Eric Oncins, and his replacement Rafa Hewett did just enough to get his team to the DreamBreaker.
    — Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of talisman

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“Amulet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amulet. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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