talisman

noun

tal·is·man ˈta-ləs-mən How to pronounce talisman (audio)

-ləz-

plural talismans

: an object held to act as a charm to avert evil and bring good fortune

: something producing apparently magical or miraculous effects

talismanic

ˌta-ləs-ˈma-nik How to pronounce talisman (audio)

-ləz-

adjective

talismanically

ˌta-ləs-ˈma-ni-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce talisman (audio)

-ləz-

adverb

Example Sentences

a pendant of white nephrite jade is often worn by Indians as a talisman to ward off heart disease

Recent Examples on the Web Not that any of these practicalities make the heartbreak for Leeds United fans at losing their talisman any less painful.

Zak Garner-purkis, Forbes, 26 June 2022 For now, a talisman — a bouquet of willow branches, a symbol of survival — is visible beneath the windshield.

Rick Noack And Sandra Mehl, Anchorage Daily News, 13 May 2022 By featuring 'Running Up That Hill' in such a positive light — as a talisman for Max (one of the main female characters) — the song has been brought into the emotional arena of her story.

Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 20 June 2022 It’s written and drawn by one central character, and gets passed down to others like a cultural talisman.

Bob Verini, Variety, 13 June 2022 The chest-puffing point guard is the talisman for this team, an ultimate believer in himself who never backs down from anyone or any challenge.

Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 14 May 2022 For now, a talisman — a bouquet of willow branches, a symbol of survival — is visible beneath the windshield.

Rick Noack And Sandra Mehl, Anchorage Daily News, 13 May 2022 Ben Stokes, England’s talisman, is almost surely set to be be named his country’s new Test captain.

Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 24 Apr. 2022 For now, a talisman — a bouquet of willow branches, a symbol of survival — is visible beneath the windshield.

Rick Noack And Sandra Mehl, Anchorage Daily News, 13 May 2022 See More

单词	talisman
释义	talisman noun tal·is·man ˈta-ləs-mən -ləz- plural talismans 1 : an object held to act as a charm to avert evil and bring good fortune 2 : something producing apparently magical or miraculous effects talismanic ˌta-ləs-ˈma-nik -ləz- adjective talismanically ˌta-ləs-ˈma-ni-k(ə-)lē -ləz- adverb Did you know? The English language may have borrowed talisman from French, Spanish, or Italian; all three include similar-looking words for a lucky charm that derive from an Arabic word for a charm, ṭilsam. Ṭilsam traces to ancient Greek telein, which means "to initiate into the mysteries." Synonyms amulet charm fetish fetich mascot mojo periapt phylactery See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences a pendant of white nephrite jade is often worn by Indians as a talisman to ward off heart disease Recent Examples on the Web Not that any of these practicalities make the heartbreak for Leeds United fans at losing their talisman any less painful. Zak Garner-purkis, Forbes, 26 June 2022 For now, a talisman — a bouquet of willow branches, a symbol of survival — is visible beneath the windshield. Rick Noack And Sandra Mehl, Anchorage Daily News, 13 May 2022 By featuring 'Running Up That Hill' in such a positive light — as a talisman for Max (one of the main female characters) — the song has been brought into the emotional arena of her story. Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 20 June 2022 It’s written and drawn by one central character, and gets passed down to others like a cultural talisman. Bob Verini, Variety, 13 June 2022 The chest-puffing point guard is the talisman for this team, an ultimate believer in himself who never backs down from anyone or any challenge. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 14 May 2022 For now, a talisman — a bouquet of willow branches, a symbol of survival — is visible beneath the windshield. Rick Noack And Sandra Mehl, Anchorage Daily News, 13 May 2022 Ben Stokes, England’s talisman, is almost surely set to be be named his country’s new Test captain. Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 24 Apr. 2022 For now, a talisman — a bouquet of willow branches, a symbol of survival — is visible beneath the windshield. Rick Noack And Sandra Mehl, Anchorage Daily News, 13 May 2022 See More Word History Etymology French talisman or Spanish talismán or Italian talismano; all from Arabic ṭilsam, from Middle Greek telesma, from Greek, consecration, from telein to initiate into the mysteries, complete, from telos end — more at telos First Known Use 1638, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition talisman noun tal·is·man ˈta-lə-smən plural talismans : a ring or stone carved with symbols and believed to have magical powers : charm talisman noun as in amulet something worn or kept to bring good luck or keep away evil a pendant of white nephrite jade is often worn by Indians as a talisman to ward off heart disease Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance amulet emblem symbol mascot charm phylactery mojo fetish fetich juju periapt totem philter token gris-gris toadstone grigri Antonyms & Near Antonyms curse spell hoodoo jinx hex
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