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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Recent Examples of token
The token was used to conduct a high-profile $2 billion transaction between an Emirati firm and crypto exchange Binance.
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Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 4 June 2025
On a recent episode of the 19th season of the British comedy panel show Taskmaster, contestants were placed in a room where a red lightbulb, a clock, a plate of raisins, and a few wooden tokens sat on a table in front of them.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 31 May 2025
Perhaps her charms represent trips to Europe, tokens of luck, indications of hobbies, or nods to significant milestones.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 1 June 2025
Bitcoin traded Friday at nearly $105,000 per token, according to CoinDesk — about 53% higher than a year ago.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 30 May 2025
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Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 4 June 2025
On a recent episode of the 19th season of the British comedy panel show Taskmaster, contestants were placed in a room where a red lightbulb, a clock, a plate of raisins, and a few wooden tokens sat on a table in front of them.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 31 May 2025
Perhaps her charms represent trips to Europe, tokens of luck, indications of hobbies, or nods to significant milestones.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 1 June 2025
Bitcoin traded Friday at nearly $105,000 per token, according to CoinDesk — about 53% higher than a year ago.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for token
Noun
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The friendly reminder detailed the passenger's attempt at bringing the cooking device in their carry-on bag while traveling through Pensacola International Airport (PNS).—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
14 June 2025
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The dangers faced by law enforcement are also a sobering reminder of the stakes.—
Jillian E. Snider,
Boston Herald,
13 June 2025
Noun
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Survivors include his partner of 43 years, Timothy; sisters Linda and Patricia; niece Shelby; and nephews Jeff and Sean. A graveside service and memorial is set for June 20 in Flint, Michigan, with an additional life celebration to be held layer in the Los Angeles area.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
2 June 2025
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One of my passion projects were two huge carvings: one of a rhino carved with blue-and-white china patterns, bringing into conversation the heartbreaking trade of rhino horn to China, and a whale work carved of flowers, a memorial to our dying oceans.—
Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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“Token.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/token. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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