as in talisman
something worn or kept to bring good luck or keep away evil
she wears a mascot made of ebony and silver on a chain around her neck
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Recent Examples of mascot
Gone are the spotty frame rates and weird visual glitches, all that’s left is one of the last great mascot platformers—the end of the 1990s, in video game form.
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Luke Winkie, Vulture, 18 June 2025
Thamel cited an Instagram story from Texas State’s president, Kelly Damphousse, showing Beavers, the mascot for Oregon State, in the San Marcos River.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2025
Raising Cane's second mascot, Cane II, stepped into her role in 1999.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 26 June 2025
In addition to sauces, Pickled Prince sells pickles, giardiniera and kimchi at farmers markets, alongside a funky-looking pickle mascot.
—Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2025
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Luke Winkie, Vulture, 18 June 2025
Thamel cited an Instagram story from Texas State’s president, Kelly Damphousse, showing Beavers, the mascot for Oregon State, in the San Marcos River.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2025
Raising Cane's second mascot, Cane II, stepped into her role in 1999.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 26 June 2025
In addition to sauces, Pickled Prince sells pickles, giardiniera and kimchi at farmers markets, alongside a funky-looking pickle mascot.
—Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mascot
Noun
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Other clues include: The talismans the Fromville survivors hang on their doors are reminiscent of past traditions.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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But it’ll be bolstered by the health of its captain and talisman, Argentine Lautaro Martínez.—
Alex Tabet,
NBC news,
31 May 2025
Noun
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There are also equippable amulets that offer passive and combo-specific bonuses.—
Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
14 June 2025
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Signature brand pieces include amulets, angels, royal blue moonstones and more.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
6 June 2025
Noun
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The bald eagle's release came days ahead of July Fourth celebrations, restoring an emblem of American freedom to the wild.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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The Las Vegas Strip is America’s emblem of excess — and extravagant energy use.—
Max Bearak,
New York Times,
24 June 2025
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“Mascot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mascot. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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