talisman
noun
a stone, ring, or other object, engraved with figures or characters supposed to possess occult powers and worn as an amulet or charm.
talismans
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pluralof talisman.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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She padlocks the gate when she returns and buries witchy talismans around the property to ward off intruders.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 14, 2025
Jewelry sellers livestreaming on Taobao report surging sales of crystal bracelets and talismans, products that blend fashion with mysticism.
From Barron's ● Nov. 1, 2025
It’s in the talismans that we arrange within our homes — including our house keys.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 21, 2024
Harvey vividly renders the practical and emotional details of life in space, from the cargo cubes that contain trash to the talismans and images each astronaut has brought on board.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 11, 2023
I hold these things up as talismans to protect me; all my awards are thin paper shields to keep me safe from the hatred that surrounds me and my friends.
From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz
