Synonyms of token

token

noun

ˈtō-kən 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reminder
• memorial
• souvenir
• memento
• monument
• tribute
• commemorative
• remembrance
• keepsake
• relic
• marker
• memorabilia
• landmark
• vestige
• testimonial
• cairn
• cenotaph

Synonym Chooser

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

Recent Examples of token

In September 2025, the Coinbase Institute published an analysis on stablecoins, noting that tokens, such as Tether’s USDT and Circle’s USDC, are used primarily for cross-border payments, onchain finance, as a store of value, and as an efficient domestic payment system. —Becca Bratcher, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025

The team set out with a goal of leaving 20, $5 coffee gift cards on vehicle windshields – small tokens recognizing the choice not to drive under the influence. —Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025

But then one small spill happens and you may be stuck wearing an embarrassing token of it all day long. —Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025

By the same token, inflation seems to be moderating. —Tiana Lowe Doescher, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025