totemic
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Its taller form—an angular, totemic granite pillar nearly 10 feet high—pays homage to Brancusi’s “Endless Columns.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
For his followers, Nemtsov is a totemic figure in Russian political life -- seen as a once-future leader who might have taken the country on a different path.
From Barron's ● Feb. 27, 2026
The Sycamore Gap wasn't a particularly ancient tree, nor a native species, but its position gave it a totemic status.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2025
High-rise New York apartments have acquired totemic significance for the superrich.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2025
For Bobby, the building was a totemic destination since it also contained the offices of the U.S.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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