Token

usgb/ˈtəʊkən/
noun

A small piece or thing that represents a larger concept or idea.

The awards were just tokens of the company's appreciation for the employees' hard work.
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Often appears as...

  • token of appreciation
  • token gesture
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Symbolic Significance

Used to represent something much bigger than the actual item or action.

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Wearing the pin was a token of his dedication to the cause.
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Not Practical

Shows sentiment rather than practical use; it's more about the meaning than function.

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The small gift was a token of gratitude, rather than something of material value.
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