as in reminder
something that serves to keep alive the memory of a person or event please accept this parting gift as a token of our lasting affection

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How is the word token distinct from other similar nouns?

Some common synonyms of token are mark, note, sign, and symptom. While all these words mean "a discernible indication of what is not itself directly perceptible," token applies to something that serves as a proof of something intangible.

this gift is a token of our esteem

When might mark be a better fit than token?

In some situations, the words mark and token are roughly equivalent. However, mark suggests something impressed on or inherently characteristic of a thing often in contrast to general outward appearance.

a mark of a good upbringing

When can note be used instead of token?

The words note and token can be used in similar contexts, but note suggests a distinguishing mark or characteristic.

a note of irony in her writing

When would sign be a good substitute for token?

While the synonyms sign and token are close in meaning, sign applies to any indication to be perceived by the senses or the reason.

encouraging signs for the economy

Where would symptom be a reasonable alternative to token?

The meanings of symptom and token largely overlap; however, symptom suggests an outward indication of an internal change or condition.

rampant crime is a symptom of that city's decay

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of token But by making plain that the students were a token in his trade war, Trump only increased the uncertainty of their predicament. Lavender Au, The Atlantic, 2 July 2025 Players win tickets, just like children experience at Chuck E. Cheese, and can trade them in for toys and tokens. Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 2 July 2025 World Liberty has approached a wide range of foreign businesses in looking to establish relationships that raise its profile and, as of March, had sold more than half a billion dollars worth of its tokens. Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 27 June 2025 Typically, these smarter, more energy intensive LLMs have tens of billions more parameters — the biases used for processing token IDs — than smaller, more concise models. Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 25 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for token
Recent Examples of Synonyms for token
Noun
  • That kind of price movement, driven by sentiment rather than fundamentals, is a reminder of how fragile these narratives can be.
    Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
  • Evoking a profound sense of nostalgia, the show was a potent reminder of music's enduring power to connect generations.
    Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 7 July 2025
Noun
  • If the Post Office name cannot be changed, advocates for the Archie Moore memorial would likely seek a name change of the Ramona Community Library operated by the county of San Diego, Summers said.
    Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2025
  • Prince William placed a bouquet on the memorial and joined the survivors and the families of the victims after the ceremony at a private reception.
    Simon Perry, People.com, 7 July 2025

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“Token.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/token. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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