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as in commendations
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 awards
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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as in quotations
a passage referred to, repeated, or offered as an example
in your paper be sure to include citations to back up any points you make about the play
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Recent Examples of citations
Two spying buses passed me and took pictures of my car, resulting in my receiving two citations costing me $100.
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
Police reminded the public that toy or imitation weapons are not allowed on school campuses, and that trespassing, reckless driving or suspicious activity could result in citations.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, a dozen eateries received citations for health code violations ranging from flies, slime and old food debris.
—Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Since 2024, according to department data, Arlington police have seen a 33% jump in traffic stops initiated by general patrol officers, with a 60% increase in traffic stops where citations are issued.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2026
If a building lacks temporary monitoring, local authorities may issue citations or request additional inspections.
—Matthew Kayser, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Erny, who owned at least eight properties in Baltimore, bribed Gillespie to remove or delay unpaid citations, tax obligations, and water obligations, court records show.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
Official charges come after two students were arrested and two were given juvenile citations, according to a police department spokesman.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2026
Lengthy documents on their websites take on the various questionable health assertions and myths point by point with citations for studies and research to back them up.
—Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
Police reminded the public that toy or imitation weapons are not allowed on school campuses, and that trespassing, reckless driving or suspicious activity could result in citations.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, a dozen eateries received citations for health code violations ranging from flies, slime and old food debris.
—Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Since 2024, according to department data, Arlington police have seen a 33% jump in traffic stops initiated by general patrol officers, with a 60% increase in traffic stops where citations are issued.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2026
If a building lacks temporary monitoring, local authorities may issue citations or request additional inspections.
—Matthew Kayser, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Erny, who owned at least eight properties in Baltimore, bribed Gillespie to remove or delay unpaid citations, tax obligations, and water obligations, court records show.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
Official charges come after two students were arrested and two were given juvenile citations, according to a police department spokesman.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2026
Lengthy documents on their websites take on the various questionable health assertions and myths point by point with citations for studies and research to back them up.
—Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for citations
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Gallrein received several commendations while serving, including four Bronze Star Medals and two Presidential Unit Citations.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Mar. 2026
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Also presented with various commendations during the 2025 induction ceremony were Salt-N-Pepa, Warren Zevon, Carol Kaye, Nicky Hopkins, Thom Bell and Lenny Waronker.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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Many midlife women were nominated for this year’s awards, including in the acting categories, and two midlife women won.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
16 Mar. 2026
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Paul Thomas Anderson's film One Battle After Another dominated the evening, taking home six awards, including Best Picture and the inaugural Best Casting trophy.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Mar. 2026
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The series retains its fondness for rapid-fire, near-impenetrable finance jargon and for ostentatious literary quotations—the product, we’re meant to assume, of the characters’ otherwise wasted Oxbridge educations.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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That’s one of the le Carré quotations, which is literal and metaphorical.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Feb. 2026
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Also on tap are six of the Symphony’s popular film-and-live orchestra concerts, plus Pop Series tributes to the likes of Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Joni Mitchell, Carole King, Carly Simon, Jimmy Buffet, Whitney Houston and Bugs Bunny.—
Dan Kelly
March 14,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2026
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Yet for those who recognize them, these are perfect little tributes to fan-favorite characters that also serve to further populate the show’s colorful world.—
Rafael Motamayor,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
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At least 24 other sites mentioning Indigenous histories and land acknowledgements, from Alaska to Nebraska, were also flagged for review and potential removal.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
11 Mar. 2026
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But these token acknowledgments feel oddly forced, particularly once Glass teams up with another nomadic sort whose world has been destroyed by the white man.—
Eric Kohn,
IndieWire,
25 Feb. 2026
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In the first two weeks of the war, there has been a surge in the number of Americans looking to save money on energy—by asking for quotes on home solar systems and looking up electric vehicles online.—
Bill McKibben,
New Yorker,
18 Mar. 2026
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Many other strategies exist, from being forced to reverse the argument of an essay to favor the other side, to interviewing strangers for an assignment and including their quotes.—
Gayle Rogers,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2026
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In relatively quick succession, Best Actor accolades went to Jamie Foxx for Ray in 2005 and Forest Whitaker for The Last King of Scotland two years later.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2026
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In the town of Gay, a rural hamlet about 60 miles south of Atlanta, a resort has earned one of the highest accolades in global hospitality.—
Henri Hollis,
AJC.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Citations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/citations. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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