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 Children's Hospital Colorado About 30 people walked the runway, including patients, nurses, designers, and even Miles, the Denver Broncos mascot, made an appearance. — Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 26 June 2026 Carrell and Krasinski starred in several advertisements for the coffee company, celebrating the duo’s close bond from the iconic NBC series, and introducing the company’s newest mascot, Luigi the Robot. — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 The duck — who skyrocketed to internet fame in early June after he was seen reveling in the festivities following Mexico’s first victory in the tournament — has since become a proud symbol of the team, overshadowing FIFA’s official Mexico mascot, Zayu the Jaguar. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 26 June 2026 On Monday, Miami-Dade County answered that question with a FIFA 2026 scarf, a toy FIU Panthers mascot, a traditional Miccosukee palmetto fiber doll and a poster of the year’s skyline. — Alexandra Phelps, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for mascot
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  1. talisman
  2. amulet
  3. emblem
Noun
  • In the end, Sophia kills Elgin and steals most of the talismans that protect the Fromville citizens from the night walkers.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • England had quite a scare against DR Congo before talisman Harry Kane saved the day with a pair of late goals.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
Definition of talisman
Noun
  • Irony is thus the amulet of thought, which is why it is favored by philosophers from Socrates to Kierkegaard to Derrida.
    — Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 14 June 2026
  • The debut feature from Guillermo del Toro, Cronos tells the story of an older man (Federico Luppi) who discovers a mystical amulet that gives him a more energized, youthful demeanor — at a cost.
    — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026
Definition of amulet
Noun
  • More Jews report hiding their Star of David necklaces along with other Jewish emblems; 73% report experiencing antisemitism online.
    — John Blake, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
  • Perhaps the most iconic emblem of July 4 is a nighttime sky full of fireworks, and this year will be no exception.
    — Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Definition of emblem

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“Mascot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mascot. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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