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amulet

[am-yuh-lit] / ˈæm jə lɪt /
NOUN
charm
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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

A round bone amulet etched with a spiral was sewn to the breast of her jerkin.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

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

James showed the BBC the amulets, which were made of fowl feathers, animal skins and herbs, covered in leather and cloth.

From BBC Dec. 15, 2024

Cash, jewelry and amulets were found in many spots, including the monks’ private quarters, police said.

From Seattle Times May 11, 2023

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

How strange it was to hear Dorian, son of the man who had banished and outlawed all traces of magic, talking about powerful amulets.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas




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