token

noun

ˈtō-kən How to pronounce token (audio)
Definition of tokennext
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

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Recent Examples of token Some analysts aren’t totally sold on the token’s continued rise. —Bloomberg, Mercury News, 14 July 2025 Meanwhile, for every one million tokens, GPT-4.1 charges $2 for input and $8 for output. —Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 14 July 2025 Stablecoins, a type of cryptocurrency designed to maintain a constant value, usually a 1:1 dollar peg, are commonly used by crypto traders to move funds between tokens. —Niket Nishant, USA Today, 12 July 2025 Music tokens are digital assets tied to real revenue streams. —Charles Morey, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for token
Recent Examples of Synonyms for token
  1. reminder
  2. memorial
Noun
  • That said, the event is a reminder: when AI is involved in hiring, data privacy must remain a top concern.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2025
  • This is a rebrand, which TJ’s does all the time for its products, but a nice reminder that these pickled Js are essential.
    — Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 July 2025
Definition of reminder
Noun
  • No services or memorials are scheduled at this time.
    — Emlyn Travis, EW.com, 21 July 2025
  • Michael's children, Paris and Bigi (formerly known as Blanket), were in attendance at their uncle's memorial, according to photos obtained by PEOPLE at the time.
    — Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 20 July 2025
Definition of memorial

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“Token.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/token. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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