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 This prevents session hijacking if the system keeps tokens cached. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2025 Still, those who grew up watching Burns in his famous striped green shirt often remind him how special the show was with small tokens of appreciation. Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025 Pump-and-dump scammers artificially inflate the price of a cryptocurrency through hype on social media to lure investors with promises of huge returns – the pump – and then sell off their holdings – the dump – leaving victims with worthless tokens. Rahul Telang, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2025 LimeWire spent $230,000 to acquire it, and plans to host in-person events with the LimeWire token integrated in some way, LimeWire CEO Julian Zehetmayr tells Decrypt. PC Magazine, 16 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for token
Recent Examples of Synonyms for token
Noun
  • Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin condemned the incident, calling it a stark reminder of the daily risks officers face.
    Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
  • After days of explosive online back-and-forth with Nicki Minaj (and a few jabs tossed toward JT), the Bronx rapper hopped on social media with her first video addressing the fiasco that was equal parts warning and reminder.
    Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • During a private memorial, a huge floral tribute on the grounds of the mansion spelled out, 'OZZY F---ING OSBOURNE', on the banks of the Osbournes' lake.
    Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Over $14,000 has been raised towards Jones’ memorial since his mother set up a GoFundMe.
    Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025

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“Token.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/token. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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