amulet

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

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026

When Knott’s Berry Farm debuted its “no-boo” necklace live to hundreds of fans of its annual Halloween event, the amulet proved ineffective for the presenters onstage.

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

This name has an aura around it, like an amulet, some charm that’s survived from an unimaginably distant past.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood

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

Mr Beer said sometimes this involved the use of amulets known as “taweez”, which can contain written verses of the Koran and can be worn around the neck.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2024

Having tried to live their lives according to their values as Catholics, artists or patriots, as the case may be, they are finally learning that values are not amulets against disaster.

From New York Times ● Jun. 5, 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

Then, with a flick of her wand, she sent the smoke careening back and straight into the amulets, which began to whir and vibrate.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega