1
as in talisman
something worn or kept to bring good luck or keep away evil
a mojo is a type of voodoo charm
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2
as in magic
the power to control natural forces through supernatural means
he joked that he had worked his mojo to assure a sunny day for the picnic
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Recent Examples of mojo
If Denver wants to regain its defensive mojo and snap the all-time sack record, this pair needs to get going.
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Luca Evans, Denver Post, 23 Dec. 2025
The dinner menu offers food from a variety of cuisines, like a Wolf burger ($26) made from American wagyu and an Adobo Brick Chicken ($39) with mojo sauce and shishito peppers.
—Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 18 Dec. 2025
Wilson said it's been encouraging on the current tour to watch her sister — who is arguably one of the most celebrated female singers in rock music — get her mojo back after a battle with cancer.
—Melonee Hurt, Nashville Tennessean, 16 Dec. 2025
Baker Mayfield is another quarterback who has lost his passing mojo over his last four matchups (173/1, 103/1, 194/1, and 122/1), which includes an injury exit in Week 13.
—Shawn Childs, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
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Luca Evans, Denver Post, 23 Dec. 2025
The dinner menu offers food from a variety of cuisines, like a Wolf burger ($26) made from American wagyu and an Adobo Brick Chicken ($39) with mojo sauce and shishito peppers.
—Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 18 Dec. 2025
Wilson said it's been encouraging on the current tour to watch her sister — who is arguably one of the most celebrated female singers in rock music — get her mojo back after a battle with cancer.
—Melonee Hurt, Nashville Tennessean, 16 Dec. 2025
Baker Mayfield is another quarterback who has lost his passing mojo over his last four matchups (173/1, 103/1, 194/1, and 122/1), which includes an injury exit in Week 13.
—Shawn Childs, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mojo
Noun
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The she-wolf—Lupa Capitolina—from the legend of Romulus and Remus is the restaurant’s talisman.—
Andrea Bennett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Feb. 2026
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British Vogue reported that Nicola's mother, model Claudia Heffner, added an evil eye talisman to her daughter's wedding dress, along with a message stitched in blue.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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Hear how the production team transformed this iconic read into a blockbuster movie through the magic of set design.—
Maddie Topliff,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Feb. 2026
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What was real, and what was Hollywood magic, then?—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Did you get picked because the amulet looked best with your outfit?—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
4 Feb. 2026
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At Tel Azeka, a little girl found a 3,800-year-old amulet tied to the Canaanite people.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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The socks demonstrated borderline sorcery in their moisture-wicking ability (thanks to their three-layer construction) and are never cold, despite their outward thinness (Falke’s Polypropylene blend works wonders here).—
Jonathan Thompson,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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Could this actually be a resurrection of the sword-and-sorcery fantasy sub-genre?—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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This iteration was notably surreal, what with the goopy-faced woman, cartoonish DIY bomb, and witchcraft unlocking true love’s kiss.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
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The movie follows Pastor Hélder, who, as his faith wanes, turns to witchcraft and sacrifice to reclaim it.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Mojo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mojo. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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