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
Each piece of the totems unscrews along a central spine so that owners can connect or remove elements.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2024
Discussing Peters’ return, Schaeffer gave the actor credit for adding both emotional and physical nuance to the character, describing an animal skull totem Bohner carries to ward off black magic that Peters created on set.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 19 Oct. 2024
Abroad, however, her sculptural totem necklaces have been capturing the attention of aficionados in the U.S. and Europe since their launch in 2022.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2024
The show is greater proof that, at 35 years old, Butler has become a totem of success.
—Nick Mafi, Architectural Digest, 3 Oct. 2024
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2024
Discussing Peters’ return, Schaeffer gave the actor credit for adding both emotional and physical nuance to the character, describing an animal skull totem Bohner carries to ward off black magic that Peters created on set.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 19 Oct. 2024
Abroad, however, her sculptural totem necklaces have been capturing the attention of aficionados in the U.S. and Europe since their launch in 2022.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2024
The show is greater proof that, at 35 years old, Butler has become a totem of success.
—Nick Mafi, Architectural Digest, 3 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for totem
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Bitcoin is rallying on Trump’s victory Trump took a pro-bitcoin stance throughout his campaign, championing the digital currency as a symbol of financial independence and an alternative to traditional banking.Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
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Yet Harris' ascent to the White House has resonated deeply with local women who see her as a symbol of possibility.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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One famous user was Uschi Obermaier, a model who lived on various communes in West Germany and became an emblem of left-wing radicalism in the late sixties.Ed Caesar, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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As tourists stumble by with tall cans of Bud Light Lime and cigarettes in hand, Sell’s tattooed, sinewy limbs stretch a matching Lacoste tee and shorts, with the requisite crocodile emblems and matching bright-red shoes.Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
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He’s dressed in all black today — aside from the silver Prada logo over his left breast.Selome Hailu, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
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The royal’s look included black jogger pants, a white T-shirt with a red logo and a matching red windbreaker with white emblems for the charity embossed on the breast and sleeve.Julia Teti, WWD, 18 Nov. 2024
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The soaring harmonies on the chorus, the nasty edge to the bass line, the way the horns add sizzle to an already piping-hot track; these are all the indelible hallmarks of Jones’ work.Elias Leight, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
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The roar of engines, the blur of cars speeding by, the palpable tension in the air — these are the hallmarks of motorsport that have captivated audiences for decades.Brendan Keegan, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
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The filing also details the company's legal proceedings, including a favorable judgment in a trademark infringement lawsuit.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The music video stars the pygmy hippopotamus, who lives at a zoo in Thailand, bouncing around in her trademark style in a loop.Mithil Aggarwal, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Totem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/totem. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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