amulet

This wartime amulet is apotropaic art, attempting to deflect the gamble with death.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026

He said the wearing of the necklace did not “put a damper on the scares” of those not wearing the amulet, a concern of some patrons.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2023

Among her souvenirs is an earthenware amulet, a four-tier embossed-aluminum lunch box, and a fish-shaped ceramic vodka serving set.

From New York Times ● Apr. 11, 2023

Mr Marshall said there was no evidence of wear on the comb teeth, suggesting it was never used as a functional item but the circular hole may have meant it was worm as an amulet.

From BBC ● Feb. 28, 2023

A girl named Starlight whooped when her amulet began to glow purple.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega

In addition to three planes valued at more than $21 million, Anutin's declared assets as of December included two boats, several luxury cars and two-dozen amulets worth about $2.8 million, according to official disclosures.

From Barron's ● Mar. 19, 2026

James showed the BBC the amulets, which were made of fowl feathers, animal skins and herbs, covered in leather and cloth.

From BBC ● Dec. 15, 2024

“They are like apotropaic amulets warding off the evil eye: an army of ever-watchful, unblinking, cyclopean eyes,” wrote critic Zoé Samudzi in a short monograph of William’s work published in 2021.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2023

Other major findings from the excavation include statues, amulets, and a well-preserved sarcophagus.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 26, 2023

We take the subway to parts of the city we’ve never been to and walk the neighborhoods for hours, combing through the sidewalk clearance bins for important pieces, amulets, future totems of the city.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee