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Podcast: The Jimmy Olsen Radio Network
Episode: Talisman
Description: Talisman [TAL-is-mən]
Part of speech: noun
Origin: Arabic, early 17th century
1. An object, typically an inscribed ring or stone, that is thought to have magic powers and to bring good luck.
2. A person regarded as representing and inspiring a particular group.
Examples of talisman in a sentence
"In the fairy tale, the girl was never supposed to take off her talisman, or the witch would find her."
"I've always viewed Sally Ride as a talisman for young women entering the sciences."
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