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Recent Examples of betoken
Its arrival betokened a more gentrified, sanitized Village — a place of $73 million townhouses and celebrity brunches.
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New York Times, 7 May 2025
The Wiseman reference betokens a certain seriousness on the part of the creators, an awareness that people might be watching who know a thing or two about the subject.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Those acts betoken a more significant change.
—Paul Elie, The New Yorker, 26 Feb. 2025
Both the hosting of the Games and the adoption of the euro in 2001 seemed to betoken an unaccustomed self-confidence, optimism and national pride among Greeks.
—Alan Cowell, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2025
Both the hosting of the Games and the adoption of the euro in 2001 seemed to betoken an unaccustomed self-confidence, optimism and national pride among Greeks.
—Alan Cowell, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2025
The book betokens an acceptance of ever-encroaching mortality.
—Christina Cacouris, The New Yorker, 24 Sep. 2024
Ted Kennedy’s 31% in Iowa and 37% in New Hampshire in 1980 betokened a long and bitter campaign for Jimmy Carter.
—Ross Douthat, The Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2024
While many stations have had their tiles replaced, the tiles at those two are original (dating from 1910 and 1906, respectively), betokened by their rich luster and fine cracks, like those seen in oil paintings.
—Andrew Martin, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2024
New York Times, 7 May 2025
The Wiseman reference betokens a certain seriousness on the part of the creators, an awareness that people might be watching who know a thing or two about the subject.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Those acts betoken a more significant change.
—Paul Elie, The New Yorker, 26 Feb. 2025
Both the hosting of the Games and the adoption of the euro in 2001 seemed to betoken an unaccustomed self-confidence, optimism and national pride among Greeks.
—Alan Cowell, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2025
Both the hosting of the Games and the adoption of the euro in 2001 seemed to betoken an unaccustomed self-confidence, optimism and national pride among Greeks.
—Alan Cowell, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2025
The book betokens an acceptance of ever-encroaching mortality.
—Christina Cacouris, The New Yorker, 24 Sep. 2024
Ted Kennedy’s 31% in Iowa and 37% in New Hampshire in 1980 betokened a long and bitter campaign for Jimmy Carter.
—Ross Douthat, The Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2024
While many stations have had their tiles replaced, the tiles at those two are original (dating from 1910 and 1906, respectively), betokened by their rich luster and fine cracks, like those seen in oil paintings.
—Andrew Martin, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for betoken
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That study, which reviewed data from 2009 to 2014, indicated that 8.7 million U.S. children – or roughly 1 in 8 – lived with a parent, or parents, with substance use disorder.—
Ty Schepis,
The Conversation,
30 May 2025
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In previous years, rent also rose faster in these areas compared with the rest of the county, but the gap grew post-fires, which experts said indicates the fires are the likely cause.—
Phi Do,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
Verb
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This might mean using AI to translate poetry from unfamiliar cultures, diving into scientific fields outside your expertise, or engaging with philosophical questions that stretch your thinking.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Warmer ocean temperatures are contributing to more storms, NOAA said in its May forecast, because more heat means more energy to fuel activity.—
Shannon Bond,
NPR,
1 June 2025
Verb
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With Bitcoin presently trading around $106,000, this signifies a solid 55% gain on their investment.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Veteran Tribute This year’s AMAs signified a major leap in location and time of year.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
27 May 2025
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“Betoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betoken. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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