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 His father, Sidney, sold tokens for the New York City Transit Authority, and her mother, Ruth, was a homemaker. Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 26 July 2025 Ether, the second-largest digital token, traded broadly flat and XRP was down around 3% as of 7:10 a.m. in New York. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 25 July 2025 The concert — headlined by Keller & the Keels, a psychedelic bluegrass band — is from 7-10 p.m.Admission prices include 15 tokens for beer samples with additional tokens for sale at the event. Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 25 July 2025 This will cover your $1 bet to unlock your 10 100 percent profit boost tokens. Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for token
Recent Examples of Synonyms for token
Noun
  • My involvement has solely consisted of occasional reminders to water and applying fertilizer every so often.
    Caleb Harris, Austin American Statesman, 31 July 2025
  • According to the brand, this pop of color is primarily for human aesthetic purposes and to serve as a reminder or warning of how to use certain products in the correct way.
    Emma Kershaw, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
Noun
  • Visits to wineries, chateaus, city centers, cathedrals, memorials, and museums are typically part of the mix.
    David Dickstein, Oc Register, 30 July 2025
  • What To Know On Wednesday, starting at 1 p.m. BST, the hearse carrying Osbourne's body will travel down Broad Street to the Black Sabbath Bridge and bench, where fans have created a growing memorial of flowers and handwritten messages, Birmingham City Council announced in a press release Tuesday.
    Isabel van Brugen, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025

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“Token.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/token. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.

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