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betoken

verb

bi-ˈtō-kən

Definition of betoken

as in to indicate

to serve as a sign or symptom of the humor in his writing is never cruel, and betokens a warm and compassionate heart

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Recent Examples of betoken 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 The book betokens an acceptance of ever-encroaching mortality. — Christina Cacouris, The New Yorker, 24 Sep. 2024 Both the hosting of the Games and the adoption of the euro in 2001 seemed to betoken an unaccustomed self-confidence, optimism and national pride among Greeks. — Alan Cowell, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2025 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 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 The year 1772 marked a seismic shift from international order to disorder, much as 2022 now seems to betoken the start of a more unstable and dangerous era of international relations. — David Armitage, Washington Post, 26 June 2026

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Designed for evolving missions The latest award follows an earlier Titan procurement by JIATF-401, indicating continued confidence in the platform.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026
The motion is unlikely to pass, but indicates how deeply politicized the issue has become.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 7 July 2026

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So Balogun had drawn a red card in the round-of-32 win over Bosnia & Herzegovina, meaning he would be suspended for the following game — Monday’s match.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026
There, the hotel’s overarching theme of kisetsukan, meaning seasonal awareness, is felt most evidently at Iñaki.

— Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

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Chishti said the rulings signify that future presidents could continue to change immigration policies at their discretion.

— Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Today, the brand's ecosystem includes wellness clubs and destination experiences, reflecting how athleisure has become a modern uniform signifying values.

— Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

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