Synonyms of password

password

noun

ˈpas-ˌwərd 

as in word

a word or phrase that must be spoken by a person in order to pass a guard

the password for the all-night rave will be changed next week

Synonyms & Similar Words

• word
• countersign
• sign
• watchword
• signal
• indication
• shibboleth
• parole
• hint

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of password

This 10-minute control cuts off that reconnaissance and stops attackers from redirecting replies or password-reset messages. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026

The company advised restaurant partners never to share account information, including passwords or verification codes, and said merchants who believe their accounts have been compromised should report it immediately. — Tara Lynch, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026

Still, 23% said their organizations did not require multifactor authentication (MFA)—a login step beyond a password—across all applications and services. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026

There’s also a one-year Passhulk Password Manager subscription included, giving you a place to store passwords, payment information, licenses, and other sensitive details. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026