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Which object in folklore is most often treated like a talisman?

talisman

[tal-is-muhn, -iz-] / ˈtæl ɪs mən, -ɪz- /


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After reluctantly selling talisman Guimaraes to Arsenal, Gonzalez possesses the qualities Newcastle have been looking for in the middle of the park.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026

In the city of Stokes' greatest miracle, the home side must plot a future without a captain, all-rounder and talisman, starting against Pakistan on Wednesday.

From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026

A talisman - each team's key player and one to own, if you can afford the price.

From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026

My creation resembled a bulky hamantaschen more than a talisman for a life-changing epiphany.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026

I added them to my “available and edible” list and clomped on, the plastic compass pressed into my palm now like a toy talisman.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline

She padlocks the gate when she returns and buries witchy talismans around the property to ward off intruders.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 14, 2025

Jewelry sellers livestreaming on Taobao report surging sales of crystal bracelets and talismans, products that blend fashion with mysticism.

From Barron's ● Nov. 1, 2025

Harvey vividly renders the practical and emotional details of life in space, from the cargo cubes that contain trash to the talismans and images each astronaut has brought on board.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 11, 2023

The Hongshan culture in Liaoning province and the Liangzhu complex in Jiangsu fashioned beautiful jade talismans, ornaments, and treasures for spiritual ceremonies.

From Textbooks ● Apr. 19, 2023

As it turned out, these hand-carved and hand-painted little Floresta talismans moved like hotcakes.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols




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