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
The video then segues to videos of Cassady inside the University of Oklahoma's horse mascot costume.
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Greta Cross, USA Today, 3 June 2025
Hale concluded the address with a nod to the university's mascot.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 22 May 2025
If Disney were to replace Mickey Mouse as its mascot, the only choice that probably wouldn’t cause a global riot is Stitch.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 21 May 2025
San Francisco Giants mascot Lou Seal was elected to the hall last year, and Sharkie and the Tree are among this year’s nominees.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 21 May 2025
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Greta Cross, USA Today, 3 June 2025
Hale concluded the address with a nod to the university's mascot.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 22 May 2025
If Disney were to replace Mickey Mouse as its mascot, the only choice that probably wouldn’t cause a global riot is Stitch.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 21 May 2025
San Francisco Giants mascot Lou Seal was elected to the hall last year, and Sharkie and the Tree are among this year’s nominees.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mascot
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Most Popular Cunha previously attracted interest from Arsenal and Nottingham Forest. ‘Versatility, creativity, and goalscoring ability’ Analysis by Mark Carey Pushing his temperament to one side for a moment, there is little doubt that Cunha has been Wolves’ talisman this season.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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And there is no sign of the domination wavering even though Rohit and talisman Virat Kohli might have played their last ODIs of their legendary careers.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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For instance, the child was likely the one wearing the bronze bulla, as tradition dictated that boys wear such amulets for protection until adulthood.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 May 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.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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In the 19th century, Americans of color would take Haiti as an emblem of possibility, one that helped bolster pride and engender action.—
Time,
Time,
9 June 2025
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Compared to those debts, however, credit card debt can feel like an emblem of incautious spending, poor planning or bad budgeting.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
9 June 2025
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“Mascot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mascot. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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