amulet

This wartime amulet is apotropaic art, attempting to deflect the gamble with death.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026

Roblox users can buy a bundle that includes a code to download the 2008 “Twilight” movie, a digital movie T-shirt and another item, such as a virtual amulet.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2025

Tom quickly learns that his granny is the guardian of the Phoenix, a powerful amulet which, in the right hands, maintains the good in the universe, but in the wrong hands will destroy humanity.

From New York Times ● Feb. 2, 2024

Mr Marshall said there was no evidence of wear on the comb teeth, suggesting it was never used as a functional item but the circular hole may have meant it was worm as an amulet.

From BBC ● Feb. 28, 2023

The shadowy figure that was Cain raised his arm, dropping the amulet upon the ground.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas

In addition to three planes valued at more than $21 million, Anutin's declared assets as of December included two boats, several luxury cars and two-dozen amulets worth about $2.8 million, according to official disclosures.

From Barron's ● Mar. 19, 2026

Again, many other jihadists reject the use of amulets, believing them to be contrary to the teachings of Islam.

From BBC ● Dec. 15, 2024

The clothes feature Sombreuil’s artwork — amulets, angels, demons and more — on thermals, cut-out dresses and jeans, fitting squarely in Heaven’s irreverent, cheeky universe.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 14, 2023

Many residents have placed photographs of slain Lions’ Den members on amulets hanging in the city’s main square.

From New York Times ● Mar. 4, 2023

“Besides, I know exactly where to find him. Whenever the crew comes across anything that looks old or strange or kabbalistic—books, amulets, papers—he takes them off our hands. Pays a damn good price, too.”

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros