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talisman

[tal-is-muhn, -iz-] / ˈtæl ɪs mən, -ɪz- /


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Pulisic, the talisman who was supposed to carry the U.S., has gone cold.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

But the La Liga title winner had belief, and his arrival helped convince other signings to follow, including captain and talisman Bruno Guimaraes.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

“His relationship with his emperor had become something akin to a talisman to protect himself from criticism, questioning, and political attacks,” Mr. Mauch observes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Having only started two games since November before the tournament because of injury, England's talisman is still getting up to speed.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

By him stood Piggy still holding out the talisman, the fragile, shining beauty of the shell.

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding




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