talismanic
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The talismanic vocabulary of falconry is threaded through this raw-nerved memoir by an experienced British falconer who dealt with the pain of losing a father by training a young goshawk called Mabel.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026
Given they were at risk of suspension, Trai Hume and Justin Devenny were given the evening off, and the talismanic Conor Bradley was withdrawn at half-time.
From BBC • Nov. 17, 2025
"I don't really know what we're supposed to do, to be honest," said the talismanic all-rounder, who has not played any cricket since July after a shoulder injury.
From Barron's • Nov. 12, 2025
Reed had another nickname in the past, "Captain America", for his talismanic exploits on his lone Ryder Cup appearance in 2018.
From Barron's • Oct. 24, 2025
At that moment every passenger, all of whom were white, performed a talismanic gesture.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
Vocabulary lists containing talismanic
"My Wonder Horse," Vocabulary from the short story
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