1
as in tribute
a formal expression of praise
the citation for the Nobel Prize winner noted his major contributions to quantum theory
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as in commendation
a formal recognition of an achievement or praiseworthy deed
a police officer who has received several citations for his work with troubled youths in the city
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Recent Examples of citation
The city first plans to send a warning letter to all those drivers whose vehicles have five or more citations that are 60 or more days past due and who have not scheduled a court date or entered into a payment plan.
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Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Grokipedia, like Wikipedia, includes citations for its statements, but several users have pointed out claims with inaccurate citations.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 28 Oct. 2025
Sixty-six operators received a second citation, a $500 fine.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 28 Oct. 2025
The second urges a yes vote for a charter amendment that would allow the city council to fashion administrative citations, or non-criminal fine ladders for ordinance violations.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 27 Oct. 2025
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Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Grokipedia, like Wikipedia, includes citations for its statements, but several users have pointed out claims with inaccurate citations.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 28 Oct. 2025
Sixty-six operators received a second citation, a $500 fine.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 28 Oct. 2025
The second urges a yes vote for a charter amendment that would allow the city council to fashion administrative citations, or non-criminal fine ladders for ordinance violations.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 27 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for citation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for citation
Noun
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See the Hutchins Center’s tribute post to Professor Morgan below.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Now, in the wake of Ladd’s death, the upcoming interview standa as a heartfelt tribute to an extraordinary life and the unbreakable bond between a mother and daughter — two generations of women who redefined endurance, artistry and grace in Hollywood.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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LaBare earned commendation from the Navy during his actions in the raid.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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In his role as an officer, Baker received multiple chief’s commendations, including one in 2011 for his role in flawlessly executing multiple critical tasks during a domestic shooting incident involving a man who allegedly shot and wounded his wife in their suburban townhouse neighborhood.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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Each fin features quotations cherry-picked from a century of glowing Phantom press reviews.—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
22 Oct. 2025
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Is that a genuine quotation, however, or is Lang merely fooling with us?—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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The district board is set to adopt its 2025-26 grant award list at its regular meeting Tuesday.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Durant is one of just five players to win consecutive Finals MVP awards, alongside Michael Jordan, Hakeem Olajuwon, Kobe Bryant and LeBron James.—
Jordy Fee-Platt,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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Chock, Bates and teammates Karen Chen, Nathan Chen, Zachary Donohue, Brandon Frazier, Madison Hubbell, Alexa Knierim and Vincent Zhou were given a specialized gold medal ceremony to receive the medals in front of more than 13,000 fans.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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In addition to reviewing designs for federal construction projects, the CFA also provides feedback on coins, medals and private building projects.—
Hannah Demissie,
ABC News,
29 Oct. 2025
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With the photographs, beloved quotes from figures such as the founder of fashion retailer Moda Operandi, Lauren Santo Domingo, and emotional ephemera not limited to eloquent caftans plus chic suiting, chosen to be displayed, each item was handpicked due to its sentimental meaning to Talley.—
Essence,
Essence,
4 Nov. 2025
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But on Friday, in his chat with The Herald, Simmons gave some context to that earlier quote.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
3 Nov. 2025
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Federal investigation reveals wide criminal net Browse the website of Chen’s Prince Group, and the company’s public image is one of charitable endeavors, business accolades and awards for corporate social responsibility initiatives, large donations to anti-Covid efforts, and education programs.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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Awarded writers and filmmakers received accolades from industry partners including AMC Networks, Enderby Entertainment, Josephson Entertainment and the Writers Guild of America East.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
25 Oct. 2025
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The panel concurred with Kleverov’s persistent appreciation for his story’s human origins, but also his acknowledgment that AI made bringing that story to life achievable.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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The family’s vision of closure is not about vengeance, but acknowledgment.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Citation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/citation. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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