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

The threat can become greater in the face of an adversarial prompt, in which an attacker attempts to cause a model to carry out a harmful action, such as revealing a password or other sensitive information. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 17 Sep. 2026

Sub-agents then went through code repositories and extracted credentials like passwords and tokens that developers had left, written directly into the company’s software. — J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2026

The risk also concentrates in service desk workflows, password resets, device enrollment, MFA re-registration and privileged access requests. — Michael Engle, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026

The Federal Trade Commission's home WiFi security guide goes into detail about the importance of updating default passwords, installing firmware patches, and enabling modern security protocols, all of which can impact home network systems. — K.h. Koehler, IndyStar, 10 Sep. 2026