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amulet

[am-yuh-lit] / ˈæm jə lɪt /
NOUN
charm
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This wartime amulet is apotropaic art, attempting to deflect the gamble with death.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

As master of disguise, Zandrya takes a different form each time she appears in an episode — the better to fool Sofia and get her hands on the magic amulet.

From Los Angeles Times May 22, 2026

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

Panic swelled in Seven’s chest, and she had to keep her eyes on her amulet, focusing on nothing else, to keep from crying.

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

Cash, jewelry and amulets were found in many spots, including the monks’ private quarters, police said.

From Seattle Times May 11, 2023

The clothes feature Sombreuil’s artwork — amulets, angels, demons and more — on thermals, cut-out dresses and jeans, fitting squarely in Heaven’s irreverent, cheeky universe.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 14, 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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