as in symbol
a device, design, or figure used as an identifying mark
the bald eagle, that universally recognized totem of our country
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Recent Examples of totem
Despite being afraid of heights, Stern recently completed eight-foot totems depicting the lives of a man and a woman.
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Remy Tumin, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
His uncle, another mentor and artist, was a totem carver, canoe maker and jeweler.
—Greg Allen, NPR, 5 Dec. 2024
Jaguar Another powered panel on the exterior contains what's called the 'Prism case,' which contains totems made of brass, Travertine stone, and Alabaster.
—New Atlas, 3 Dec. 2024
Sheri Cohen, a jeweler, and Brian Giberson, a creator of wall totems and sculptures, share a booth at Winter Fantasy and their lives in Laguna Woods.
—Daniella Walsh, Orange County Register, 7 Dec. 2024
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Remy Tumin, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
His uncle, another mentor and artist, was a totem carver, canoe maker and jeweler.
—Greg Allen, NPR, 5 Dec. 2024
Jaguar Another powered panel on the exterior contains what's called the 'Prism case,' which contains totems made of brass, Travertine stone, and Alabaster.
—New Atlas, 3 Dec. 2024
Sheri Cohen, a jeweler, and Brian Giberson, a creator of wall totems and sculptures, share a booth at Winter Fantasy and their lives in Laguna Woods.
—Daniella Walsh, Orange County Register, 7 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for totem
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At the heart of the story are four women vying for the crown in the annual prison beauty pageant, a symbol of dignity and transformation inside the bleak walls of confinement.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2025
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Experts have long debated the meaning of the 4-inch sculpture, though it is widely regarded to have been seen as a symbol of attractiveness and fertility.—
Rosa Rahimi,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2025
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Unlike its neighboring crus, which were mostly named for villages, Moulin-à-Vent took its name from the windmill that still stands as an emblem of the region.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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This apartment block sits on the northern bank; the presidential palace, an emblem of power for centuries, is on the southern bank.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
22 Mar. 2025
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The Solana logo on a phone screen and representation of cryptocurrencies are seen in this photo taken in Krakow, Poland, Aug. 21, 2021.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2025
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From rainbow logos during Pride Month to high-profile donations to advocacy groups, companies are increasingly taking public stances on controversial social issues.—
Shane Enete,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The ability to grind through long hours is a hallmark of great leaders.—
Alla Adam,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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New footage shown at New York City Comic-Con picked up where the finale left off, giving us the kind of harrowing high-stakes pitched space battle against a ferocious enemy that has long been a hallmark of the franchise.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 Apr. 2025
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The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board determined that DC Swim Week-Miami Swim Week The Shows had improperly registered the Miami Swim Week trademark and its use of the phrase was causing consumer confusion, the company said.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
3 Apr. 2025
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Jason Kelce is already showing his newest little one his trademark sense of humor.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Totem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/totem. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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