totem

Example Sentences

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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

He has become the totem of this game, but he's 24th man on Saturday.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

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

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

“I was the low man on that totem pole,” Reid said.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 31, 2025

Nhamo listed the totem, mutupo, and clan name, chidao, of everyone in the village.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer