Synonyms for

Token

Verb / ˈtəʊkʌn / Another word for token — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a thing serving as a visible or tangible representation of a fact, quality, feeling, etc.

Synonyms & similar words

souvenir nominal item relic keepsake tokenish symbol sign mark indicator gesture memento keepsake souvenir remembrance reminder representation emblem badge charm amulet talisman trinket bauble knickknack curio

Synonyms by register

Formal

symbol representation tokenism indicator

Informal

sign gesture souvenir memento

Literary

emblem ensign token of esteem

Antonyms

symbol representation essence core substance reality

Common collocations

  • token gesture
  • token effort
  • token resistance
  • token of appreciation
  • token of love
  • token of remembrance
  • token of sympathy

Word family

noun token
verb tokenise
adjective token

Usage note

Often used to describe a small gesture intended to show goodwill or acknowledge a situation, sometimes implying that the gesture is insufficient or merely symbolic. Be mindful of the connotation of 'tokenism'.

Example sentences

  1. I received a token from the arcade for winning a game.
  2. My grandmother gave me a token to remember her by.
  3. The bracelet was a token of their friendship.
  4. The trophy was a token of his victory.
  5. The concert ticket was a token of their love for the band.

Quotes

  • I don't want a token of your love. What I want is your love. - John Green
  • It's the little things that count, hundreds of 'em. - Frank Sonnenberg
  • The most important thing in life is not what you get, but what you give. - Napoleon Hill

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