Synonyms of citations

citations

noun

plural of citation

1

as in commendations

a formal expression of praise

the citation for the Nobel Prize winner noted his major contributions to quantum theory

Synonyms & Similar Words

• commendations
• tributes
• awards
• accolades
• hymns
• eulogies
• panegyrics
• homages
• encomiums
• prizes
• paeans
• salutations
• dedications
• acclaim
• decorations
• honors
• dithyrambs
• eulogia
• recommendations
• acclamations
• plaudits
• applauses
• compliments
• approvals
• kudos
• laudations
• cachets
• hallelujahs
• bravos

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• indictments
• denunciations
• condemnations
• reprimands
• lectures
• censures
• sermons
• corrections
• admonitions
• rebukes
• reproofs
• harangues

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• commendations
• awards
• acknowledgments
• mentions
• medals
• ribbons
• prizes
• decorations
• tributes
• accolades
• honors
• dedications
• kudos

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• quotations
• quotes
• references
• excerpts
• allusions
• extracts
• parts
• sections
• lines
• snippets

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of citations

Another big cluster of citations in South Miami-Dade occurred in the Kendall area near Terra Environmental Research Institute, a public magnet school; Kendale Elementary and the Kendall campus of Miami Dade College. — Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026

Hernandez recalls a time when police issued citations, made arrests and shut down Mission Street. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

Additionally, 13 dining facilities received citations for health food violations including a block hand sink, food residue streaks on a meat slicer and an ice machine with slime in it. — Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Rankings and click-through rates are joined, and in some cases superseded, by share-of-voice measures such as brand mentions, algorithmic citations and real-time sentiment synthesis. — Paul M. Wilson, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Those citations were criminal violations issued to the driver. — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

Post clear signage and enforce the restrictions consistently, following Baltimore’s existing model of warnings and service referrals followed, when necessary, by citations or other lawful enforcement. — Lawrence Bell, Baltimore Sun, 15 Sep. 2026

According to the release, ICE agents approached a Carol Stream officer midway through paperwork for those citations. — Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

Other features tailor-built for finance include citations that allow users to trace data back to source filings and audit charts as well as administrative controls for sensitive deal materials. — Hugh Son,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026