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mascot Synonyms
Another word for mascot
Choosing another word for mascot depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A person, animal, or object adopted by a group, school, or sports team as a symbolic figure to represent them and bring good luck.
Usage Example
"The university chose a fierce bulldog as their official symbol to intimidate opposing sports teams."
Strong
symbol
emblem
totem
• noun (Context 2)
An entity, often an animal or small item, believed to bring good fortune to an individual or group.
Usage Example
"The sailors considered the stray cat their lucky lucky charm during the dangerous maritime voyage."
Strongest
lucky charm
charm
Strong
talisman
amulet
totem
fetish
Opposites of mascot
The opposite of mascot shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
jinx
hoodoo
albatross
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Mascot. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/mascot