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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
Official charges come after two students were arrested and two were given juvenile citations, according to a police department spokesman.
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Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2026
Shimmick said his department has tried to address these concerns last summer using the fire department’s boat to combat these issues and that effort has resulted in 600 citations and 175 arrests.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Mar. 2026
On January 23, when the first collaborative effort was conducted, 47 citations were issued and one person was arrested for DUI.
—Zach Boetto, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
The department said the scammers were providing citations, case numbers and instructing recipients to pay fines.
—Maria Salette Ontiveros, Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026
Seven misdemeanor citations were also issued.
—Jacob Beltran, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Feb. 2026
City officials plan to announce those changes Thursday and also reveal that no citations will be written until March 16 despite the new rules taking effect Monday.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Officers issued citations for both offenses.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 25 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, cities across the Bay Area have ramped up parking enforcement, issuing citations and towing vehicles as RV encampments have become more visible.
—Jeffrey Kopp,kate Rogers, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2026
Shimmick said his department has tried to address these concerns last summer using the fire department’s boat to combat these issues and that effort has resulted in 600 citations and 175 arrests.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Mar. 2026
On January 23, when the first collaborative effort was conducted, 47 citations were issued and one person was arrested for DUI.
—Zach Boetto, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
The department said the scammers were providing citations, case numbers and instructing recipients to pay fines.
—Maria Salette Ontiveros, Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026
Seven misdemeanor citations were also issued.
—Jacob Beltran, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Feb. 2026
City officials plan to announce those changes Thursday and also reveal that no citations will be written until March 16 despite the new rules taking effect Monday.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Officers issued citations for both offenses.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 25 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, cities across the Bay Area have ramped up parking enforcement, issuing citations and towing vehicles as RV encampments have become more visible.
—Jeffrey Kopp,kate Rogers, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for citations
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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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The officers' actions earned them commendations as well as a Distinguished Service Award from the city of Bethlehem, one of three Hobson's received in the last two years.—
Janelle Griffith,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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The Big East’s individual awards are voted on by the conference’s coaches, whose selections are not made public.—
Peter Sblendorio,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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Among his awards and decorations were the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and the Army Service Ribbon.—
ALLEN G. BREED,
Arkansas Online,
10 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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His death has brought an outpouring of tributes to the civil rights leader and politician who devoted his life to pushing for equality and change.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
6 Mar. 2026
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After news of the deal the Chiefs made to send McDuffie to the Rams was made public, tributes were shared across social media.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
6 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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There has been growing opposition to the sale across Aquarion’s mostly western Connecticut customer base after acknowledgements by the seller and prospective buyer that a sale means higher rates.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
23 Feb. 2026
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Lamott asked it to generate quotes in her voice.—
Jasna Hodžić,
Big Think,
10 Mar. 2026
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Staff is obtaining quotes for architectural design services to design the larger gym structure in March.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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In the Television category, Brazilian broadcaster Globo took two accolades.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2026
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Kennedy’s other accolades include a BAFTA fellowship and a CBE Award.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
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