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
Then the Mets can adopt the only mascot who actually cares about on-field performance, Grimace of McDonald's fame.
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Matt Reigle Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
The Chicago ad agency created beloved advertising mascots Jolly Green Giant and Pillsbury Doughboy.
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Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
The duck — who skyrocketed to internet fame in early June after he was seen reveling in the festivities following Mexico’s first victory in the tournament — has since become a proud symbol of the team, overshadowing FIFA’s official Mexico mascot, Zayu the Jaguar.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
Children's Hospital Colorado About 30 people walked the runway, including patients, nurses, designers, and even Miles, the Denver Broncos mascot, made an appearance.
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Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for mascot
Matt Reigle Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
The Chicago ad agency created beloved advertising mascots Jolly Green Giant and Pillsbury Doughboy.
—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
The duck — who skyrocketed to internet fame in early June after he was seen reveling in the festivities following Mexico’s first victory in the tournament — has since become a proud symbol of the team, overshadowing FIFA’s official Mexico mascot, Zayu the Jaguar.
—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
Children's Hospital Colorado About 30 people walked the runway, including patients, nurses, designers, and even Miles, the Denver Broncos mascot, made an appearance.
—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mascot
Noun
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Meanwhile, back in town, the earthquake has dislodged one of the talismans.
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But Brazil still carries that familiar unpredictability and attacking verve, with talisman Vinicius Junior one of the game’s most explosive dribblers.
Noun
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Irony is thus the amulet of thought, which is why it is favored by philosophers from Socrates to Kierkegaard to Derrida.
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The debut feature from Guillermo del Toro, Cronos tells the story of an older man (Federico Luppi) who discovers a mystical amulet that gives him a more energized, youthful demeanor — at a cost.
Noun
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However, Manfred said the Dodgers and Giants were allowed to keep using Pride emblems on uniforms and hats under a grandfathered exception because Los Angeles and San Francisco are home to large LGBTQ communities and both clubs wanted to show support for those fans.
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Dismissed by some as a publicity stunt, the crew proved the naysayers wrong, becoming a formidable presence and a powerful emblem of change.
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“Mascot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mascot. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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