talisman

A talisman that is going to throw the gauntlet at the Springboks.

Yankees talisman Aaron Judge, who had a disappointing night with three strikeouts, then stranded two runners as extra innings loomed.

He not only scored the winner but flung himself in front of Cole Palmer when Chelsea's in-form talisman looked poised to strike.

In midlife, he’s begun collecting any talisman he feels may instruct him in how to live.

The honey always felt like a talisman of sorts, hoping its sweetness would last, and not become eclipsed by sorrow.