- plural of totem.
totems
Example Sentences
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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
It's been an uncomfortably long time since Scotland has seen the best of McGinn and McTominay, their twin totems, and Ryan Christie hasn't started any of Bournemouth's last five games.
From BBC ● Nov. 15, 2025
The resurgent Wallabies, driven on ferociously by Rob Valetini and Will Skelton, their returning totems, shocked the Lions to their very core in surging into that huge lead.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2025
The purpose of knowing totems was to work out a relationship, if possible.
From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer
