A thing serving as a visible or tangible representation of a fact, quality, feeling, etc
“Well, for Hollywood couples, the most cherished token of their union isn't always the ring, it is the prenup.”
A keepsake or souvenir of remembrance
“I found it on the floor after your escape, and I kept it as a token of remembrance.”
A gift voucher that can be used as payment for goods of a specified value
“Exchange your token for some other book. There are still plenty of good ones on the booksellers' shelves.”
A metal or plastic disc used to operate a machine or in exchange for particular goods or services
“Benjamin put his token into the machine and got on the nearest train.”
A heraldic device or symbolic object as a distinctive badge of a nation, organization, or family
A prediction or prognosis of a future event
A sign or warning of something to come
An attribute of a thing or person
A reward, service, or payment provided freely, without obligation
A trace or remnant of something that is disappearing or no longer exists
A nominal leader or head without real power
A design or picture produced in order to be transferred to another surface either permanently or temporarily
Lucky charm
The act of gesticulating, or making gestures to aid expression of thoughts, sentiments or passion
A person that is held as a security for the fulfillment of the conditions of a treaty or stipulations of any kind
Christmas present
A sum of money due as one of several equal payments
A barely discernible indication of something
Something that identifies a person
A promise or assurance to do something or that something is the case
A cup or other decorative object awarded as a prize for a victory or success
A taste or experience of something beforehand or in advance
A signature, especially that of a celebrity written as a memento for an admirer
Public recognition or praise of someone's achievements or contribution
Payment made for the sale or use of intellectual property
Done for the sake of appearances or as a symbolic gesture
“But opposition by the government and big business to anything but a token pay increase has nothing to do with concern for the unemployed.”
Displaying a lack of real interest, feeling, or concern
“The first dissidents did not return to Canada until 1923, after making at least a token attempt at establishing themselves in Mexico.”
Insignificant or nominal in amount, level or degree
“Industry, while having a token interest in education, is primarily interested in prepared and trained workers for different kinds and levels of work.”
Holding or constituting a purely formal position or title without any real authority
Of a minimum amount, quantity, size, or degree
Not large, elaborate, or expensive
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