mascots

noun

plural of mascot
as in amulets
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 mascots His team collaborates with costume makers and other specialists, each bringing expertise in areas such as mascots, corsets and casual wear. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026 Some like Bakhtiar and Marcus opt for dynamic color palettes and spicy missives, while others create self-deprecating mascots and smart brand collaborations. — Megan Sauer, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026 People have since replaced the imp with fictional people like Sam and Dean Winchester and Wednesday Addams, public figures like Gypsy-Rose Blanchard and even mascots like Ronald McDonald. — Angela Yang, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2026 Beyond the walls of the company’s London headquarters, which is filled with thousands of its plushy pink octopus mascots, Jackson’s empire may look like an unwieldy one. — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026 Clear blue skies are hovering over the Pharmalot campus, where a cool breeze is wafting by and the official mascots are bounding about the grounds in search of critters. — Ed Silverman, STAT, 30 Sep. 2026 The chain rolled out an accompanying campaign starring college mascots from the University of Oregon, Illinois State University and University of Kansas. — Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2026 KPop Demon Hunters Toys for Tweens and Teens This Lego set is perfect for tweens who are fans of the movie’s adorable mascots, Derpy Tiger and Sussie Bird. — Anja Webb, Parents, 18 Sep. 2026 Rémy explained that the statues my father found in the hallway were not part of the event itself but more like mascots. — Jesse McLaren, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
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  1. amulets
  2. talismans
  3. emblems
Noun
  • 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
  • Additional discoveries include scarabs inscribed with the names of kings and deities, together with amulets for protection, fertility, and strength, reflecting the political and religious structures of the time.
    — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of amulets
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 talismans
Noun
  • There is little in the way of cinematic inspiration, and the emphatic visual style with which the filmmakers aim to enliven the story life tends to turn characters into pristine emblems, albeit adorned with a few picturesque behavioral touches.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 15 Oct. 2026
  • It’s paired with Frame’s signature Ritz Cigarette, a low-rise, slim silhouette in a dark indigo wash, finished with pocket embroidery and a removable gold charm keepsake chain featuring hotel emblems.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of emblems

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“Mascots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mascots. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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