talismanic
- a word derived from talisman.
Example Sentences
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Given the talismanic power the word “democracy” has to modern ears, it is worth reminding ourselves that the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 3, 2026
Harry Kane: England are being carried by their talismanic striker at the moment.
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026
After the game, City manager Pep Guardiola admitted he is still trying to find "balance" in his squad while talismanic striker Erling Haaland scrabbles for form.
From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026
The talismanic vocabulary of falconry is threaded through this raw-nerved memoir by an experienced British falconer who dealt with the pain of losing a father by training a young goshawk called Mabel.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026
At that moment every passenger, all of whom were white, performed a talismanic gesture.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
