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 beam was also adorned with logos for U-46, Gilbane, DLA Architects and the teal-and-orange Legacy Lynx, the new school’s team name and mascot.
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Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
The State Fair of Texas’ iconic mascot swaps out for new Luccheses every three years, as designed by State Fair fans.
—Ella Gonzales
march 26, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
In 1979, the Baltimore Oriole's unveiled its newest design for the team's mascot.
—Dennis Valera, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
What happened to Kwik Trip’s old mascot?
—Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 25 Mar. 2026
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Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
The State Fair of Texas’ iconic mascot swaps out for new Luccheses every three years, as designed by State Fair fans.
—Ella Gonzales
march 26, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
In 1979, the Baltimore Oriole's unveiled its newest design for the team's mascot.
—Dennis Valera, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
What happened to Kwik Trip’s old mascot?
—Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mascot
Noun
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Hunt for singular treasures at Queenstown Market, a pop-up Saturday affair with 40 or so waterfront stalls stocked with handmade crafts, such as greenstone pendants, the traditional Maori talisman carved in symbolic shapes for protection, prosperity or friendship (from 149 dollars).—
New York Times,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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He was not only named Fan of the Game, but he was shown on the videoboard several times during the rest of the game, igniting a huge ovation every time and establishing himself as the team’s new talisman.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The text also suggests wearing amulets that bring blessings and aid the transference of consciousness.—
Jue Liang,
The Conversation,
12 Mar. 2026
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My friend keeps the amulet for protection and leaves the rest of the kit for burning.—
Jennifer Pak,
NPR,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Chaiwalas, or street tea venders, have long been taken as emblems of the small-scale entrepreneurialism by which uneducated Indians can gain subsistence, and, in theory, something more.—
Nathan Heller,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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While the Tennessee Titans already shed their former colors and logos before the NFL Draft, with an entire event to showcase their new threads and emblem, the Rams are keeping their changes much more lowkey.—
Tyler Erzberger,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Mascot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mascot. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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