totem

Example Sentences

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Cinematographer Tim Ives snatches his rare opportunities to shoot the beautiful scenery, but most of the pair’s encounters take place in or near Ledger’s orange pickup truck, a totem from the book.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

His sculptures, composed of stacked forms and glazed in natural colors, bring to mind chimneys, duct work and totem poles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

"It is a totem of celebration for Chinese people and people around the world," he said.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

"Stephen is much higher on the totem pole than that," Trump said.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026

Grandmother’s totem was moyo, the heart, which meant she wasn’t allowed to eat the heart of any creature.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer