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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
In 2023, the city began issuing citations to anyone found along the corridor with fire-starting equipment, trash that threatened local habitats or camping gear affecting the flow of water.
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Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
Earning citations is not a content volume problem alone.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 4 June 2026
The township also issued several citations.
—Erika Stanish, CBS News, 4 June 2026
The property racked up 22 citations in the last four years, three of which escalated to charges against the key officers of the company that owns it.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
The health inspector also noted the establishment is in jeopardy of citations due to consistent violation markings.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
The number of enforcement actions, however, do not reflect the number or arrests, citations or tickets CPD has issued in recent months.
—Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
Early-career scientists and small teams were most likely to include fake citations.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 2 June 2026
With citations to academic research, Horvath argues students learn better on paper and through discussion, and schools are harming children by sticking them behind a screen.
—Tyler Kingkade, NBC news, 31 May 2026
Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
Earning citations is not a content volume problem alone.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 4 June 2026
The township also issued several citations.
—Erika Stanish, CBS News, 4 June 2026
The property racked up 22 citations in the last four years, three of which escalated to charges against the key officers of the company that owns it.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
The health inspector also noted the establishment is in jeopardy of citations due to consistent violation markings.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
The number of enforcement actions, however, do not reflect the number or arrests, citations or tickets CPD has issued in recent months.
—Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
Early-career scientists and small teams were most likely to include fake citations.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 2 June 2026
With citations to academic research, Horvath argues students learn better on paper and through discussion, and schools are harming children by sticking them behind a screen.
—Tyler Kingkade, NBC news, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for citations
Noun
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Gold, silver and bronze and honorary commendations will be awarded.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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With close to a 20-to-1 teacher-to-student ratio, the meeting began with commendations about Ruiz’s defensive strides and devoted work ethic.—
Spencer Nusbaum,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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The 79th Tony Awards telecast kicked off with a bang by giving out two major awards in the first 30 minutes — and before viewers could blink both John Lithgow and Laurie Metcalf had each won the third Tony Award of their careers.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Both the performances and the awards themselves at the 79th Tony Awards were especially memorable, with surprise winners popping up left and right.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
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Co-commissioned by the Pacific Symphony, the 32-minute instrumental piece combines music, panoramic visual imagery and a live narration of quotations from America’s past.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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Generic Conventions of Genre Generic conventions refer to indicators such as phrases, themes, quotations, or explanations that enable individuals to identify a certain genre.—
Tham Thi Nguyen,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
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Visitors can enjoy traditional dance and music (including choir concerts inside the cathedral), cathedral tours, cooking demos and tributes.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
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In the days leading up to the Los Angeles event, IndieWire is showcasing their work with new interviews and tributes from their peers.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
4 June 2026
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These acknowledgments typically give specific details about how the tool was used, including directly crediting them for methods and discoveries where appropriate.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
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Research on workplace relationships shows that these small acknowledgments build what researchers call relational energy, the sense of vitality that emerges from quality interactions.—
Andy Molinsky,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Italics are quotes from Aiyuk’s video followed by the context.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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These prices are based on online quotes for healthy, three-year-old dogs between 20 and 80 pounds.—
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Born in Uruguay but based in Mexico, Zunino has garnered numerous awards and accolades across both television and film.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
8 June 2026
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He's considered one of the planet’s most versatile watermen, with accolades that include eight-time stand-up paddle world champion, hydrofoil pioneer, and big-wave master.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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“Citations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/citations. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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