totems

NOUN

pole

Synonyms

STRONGEST

emblem

STRONG

figure representation symbol token

Example Sentences

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Two weeks ago, the team honored former Seattle Totems legend Guyle Fielder during its game against the Detroit Red Wings — giving him a jersey with the team’s special No. 32 on it.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 2, 2024

Fielder, longtime captain of the minor professional Seattle Totems and oldest living former pro hockey player from a team in our city, has always feared flying and never travels anywhere he can’t go by car.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 14, 2024

The Totems built on that advantage during the Class 2A state girls swimming and diving championships Saturday to dominate the field and win their second straight team title, 343-200 over runner-up Pullman.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 11, 2023

Totems of Frenchness fill the modern interior, where the liqueurs are on display and the French press coffee is ready.

From Slate • Jul. 25, 2023

Totems still guarded the top of a hill, ghosts of an older civilization.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray