mascot

noun

ˈma-ˌskät How to pronounce mascot (audio)
Definition of mascotnext
as in talisman
something worn or kept to bring good luck or keep away evil she wears a mascot made of ebony and silver on a chain around her neck

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Recent Examples of mascot One of its recent jobs involves making mascot costumes for Bojangles, where the family is creating Bo Berry and chicken mascots for the company’s locations. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2026 Wichita’s largest university is Wichita State University (AKA WSU) and their mascot is the Shockers. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 19 Oct. 2026 Ryder, in particular, was something of a dark brunette mascot for Chamberlain. — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2026 Like most universities, Wake Forest holds annual tryouts for its mascot as part of the spirit team. — Katie Riley, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mascot
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mascot
  1. talisman
  2. amulet
  3. emblem
Noun
  • Soddu makes jewelry talismans because they can be worn and returned to.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Drawing from the Renaissance game’s design and motif, there are playful talismans — geese, dragonflies, clovers, horseshoes, dice, keys and ladybugs — across trays, teapots, mugs, boxes, miniatures and espresso sets.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of talisman
Noun
  • My curiosity around amulets and talismans is something of a contradiction.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Some believed that phallic icons served as protective amulets against infertility and evil spirits, thus leading to their incorporation in performances, art, and architecture.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of amulet
Noun
  • Scandinavian simplicity is layered with classic Vietnamese craftsmanship, while the hotel's bamboo dragonfly emblem takes inspiration from a nostalgic childhood toy in Vietnam.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
  • In 1922 the King of Italy granted Fratelli Prada the right to incorporate the royal Savoy coat of arms and knotted-rope motif into their official emblem.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of emblem

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“Mascot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mascot. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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