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amulet

[am-yuh-lit] / ˈæm jə lɪt /
NOUN
charm
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The 66-year-old was known for creating a highly-coveted coin amulet.

From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026

He also provided me with a special anti-shark amulet that I wore on my wrist like a watch.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2025

Tom quickly learns that his granny is the guardian of the Phoenix, a powerful amulet which, in the right hands, maintains the good in the universe, but in the wrong hands will destroy humanity.

From New York Times ● Feb. 2, 2024

In the space that they shared was a small blue gem that gave the center of the amulet the appearance of an eye.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas

The gift shop overflowed with people buying beaded bracelets and amulets.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026

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

One never knew when he might veer into a 20-minute reflection on the Mexican Revolution, or show off the amulets that he believed had protected him from COVID-19.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2024

Some people were buried with personal ornaments - bangles, beads, amulets - which could not be passed on to others.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2023

Vendors will peddle amulets for the reverent and give away pouches of throwing rice for the children.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray




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