talisman
Example Sentences
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The hexagons were talismans of order and plenty.
From Washington Post
For many of the 20- and 30-something shoppers, these talismans of corporate feminism didn’t just feel cringeworthy, but myopic and willfully naive.
From Los Angeles Times
Wales' fans were given a chance to say goodbye to their talisman before the match as he was introduced to the crowd and given a standing ovation.
From BBC
Archaeologists found iron nails used as talismans in a Roman tomb in southwestern Turkey.
From New York Times
Occult practice: Archaeologists found iron nails used as talismans in a Roman tomb.
From New York Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
