Synonyms of password

password

noun

ˈpas-ˌwərd 

as in word

a word or phrase that must be spoken by a person in order to pass a guard

the password for the all-night rave will be changed next week

Synonyms & Similar Words

• word
• countersign
• sign
• watchword
• signal
• indication
• shibboleth
• parole
• hint

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of password

In 2022, internet infrastructure provider Cloudflare also said that the use of security keys had foiled a phishing attempt that tricked a few employees into entering their passwords into a fake login form. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026

That doesn't necessarily mean your password is sitting on the TV in plain text. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Perrette also has experience with the blocking and tackling of things like password sharing and other lucrative but detail-oriented operational tasks. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026

The company’s case is that these protections let the agent act on authorized tasks without exposing passwords directly to the AI. — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026