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And the 1955 “East of Eden,” directed by Ms. Kazan’s grandfather Elia, was the only James Dean movie that James Dean got to see; his untimely death and posthumous mythology made it a pop-cultural totem.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

A single totem pole appears in the far right of the tight frame, as stiff and formal as Fred.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2026

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

From Barron's ● Feb. 13, 2026

Indeed, it is difficult to think of any place outside the tribal areas of Afghanistan or Waziristan where the firearm is such a cultural totem.

From Salon ● Feb. 7, 2026

In the days that followed Edwin’s surprise visit, Cole spent long periods standing beside the totem log, staring down at the blank space still at the bottom.

From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen

The three men accumulated totems of fabulous wealth: mansions in Manhattan and the Hamptons.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026

In his work exist iconic signs of beloved local establishments — like the Playpen — the blinding glint reflecting off downtown’s skyline, telephone poles regarded as totems.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 17, 2026

The hope, too, is that Scott McTominay and John McGinn and the other totems of this team find their very best stuff on the biggest stage.

From BBC ● Mar. 31, 2026

To add spice they were without three totems of their team, Lawrence Shankland, Cammy Devlin and Beni Baningime.

From BBC ● Jan. 25, 2026

They didn’t reveal too much about their totems, because such information could be used by witches.

From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer