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Recent Examples of betoken
Its arrival betokened a more gentrified, sanitized Village — a place of $73 million townhouses and celebrity brunches.
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New York Times, 7 May 2025
The Wiseman reference betokens a certain seriousness on the part of the creators, an awareness that people might be watching who know a thing or two about the subject.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Those acts betoken a more significant change.
—Paul Elie, The New Yorker, 26 Feb. 2025
Ted Kennedy’s 31% in Iowa and 37% in New Hampshire in 1980 betokened a long and bitter campaign for Jimmy Carter.
—Ross Douthat, The Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2024
While many stations have had their tiles replaced, the tiles at those two are original (dating from 1910 and 1906, respectively), betokened by their rich luster and fine cracks, like those seen in oil paintings.
—Andrew Martin, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2024
New York Times, 7 May 2025
The Wiseman reference betokens a certain seriousness on the part of the creators, an awareness that people might be watching who know a thing or two about the subject.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Those acts betoken a more significant change.
—Paul Elie, The New Yorker, 26 Feb. 2025
Ted Kennedy’s 31% in Iowa and 37% in New Hampshire in 1980 betokened a long and bitter campaign for Jimmy Carter.
—Ross Douthat, The Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2024
While many stations have had their tiles replaced, the tiles at those two are original (dating from 1910 and 1906, respectively), betokened by their rich luster and fine cracks, like those seen in oil paintings.
—Andrew Martin, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for betoken
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In 2016, court filings indicate Gamez Lira was charged with possession of marijuana but ultimately pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct after the charges were reduced.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
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Authorities revealed that bullet casings recovered at the scene included antifascist messaging, and online messages and additional evidence from the suspect, Tyler Robinson, indicate he may have been driven by Leftist ideology.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Chargers ruled out safety Elijah Molden for Sunday’s game against the Denver Broncos, which means Tony Jefferson will slot into his spot for the second consecutive game when the Chargers take the field at SoFi Stadium for the first time this season.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
20 Sep. 2025
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That means Colorado officially dodged baseball infamy.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
20 Sep. 2025
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Blossoming petals in shifting shades signify innovation and evoke Boulder’s outdoorsy spirit.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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As part of his apology, Bradley presented her with a five-diamond ring, with each rock signifying a new promise to his wife.—
Beth Sobol,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Betoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betoken. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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