as in reminders
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 tokens
On Boxing Day, reports emerged of a trove of data containing the agency's proprietary software, authorization credentials, access tokens and sensitive project documentation being publicly accessible online.
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Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 15 Jan. 2026
The iconic board game gets a fashion twist, featuring custom cards and tokens inspired by the brand’s history, including the spool and the thimble.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 13 Jan. 2026
For example, the phrase hello, my friend might be represented by the tokens he, llo, my, fri, and end.
—Alex Reisner, The Atlantic, 9 Jan. 2026
But if your family sticks to more traditional tokens of affection like cards, using your own hands or a scalp massager works just as well.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026
The solana product would allocate a portion to be staked, the process in which rewards are earned for allowing the tokens owned to be used to support the blockchain network.
—Vildana Hajric Bloomberg, Arkansas Online, 7 Jan. 2026
The Solana product would allocate a portion to be staked, the process in which rewards are earned for allowing the tokens owned to be used to support the blockchain network.
—Vildana Hajric, Bloomberg, 6 Jan. 2026
These resources include 10 trillion language training tokens, 500,000 robotics trajectories, 455,000 protein structures, and 100 terabytes of vehicle sensor data.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026
First introduced in 1953, the MTA phased out the tokens in 2003.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tokens
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While unpacking, Camila and Karen uncovered a trove of old iPhones and BlackBerrys, physical photos, fashion show invitations, memorabilia, and vintage magazine editions — tangible reminders of a career that had once felt larger than life.—
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These small reminders of our humanity are adjacent to Kelson’s practice of honoring the dead as a way to honor life.—
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The historic downtown is full of antique mining relics and quirky businesses.—
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The square Edelman and fellow students dug in, after determining the spot might yield interesting relics, did produce tiles, pieces of ceramic and more.—
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The shop even offers other fun souvenirs like clothing, home décor, and gifts.—
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When your friends or family head out to hit the slopes, get dressed up in your winter clothes and hit the trail, or hike into town to get some fresh air and some fun souvenirs.—
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On the anniversary of the fire, residents marked the moment with protests and memorials, underscoring lingering anger and frustration.—
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The next day, memorials of flowers and candles could be seen outside the charred building as residents and visitors mourned the tragedy.—
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“Tokens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tokens. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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