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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
Policies were justified not with reference to morality or metaphysics but with citations of white papers.
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Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
The department issued 9,313 traffic citations, up from 7,827 in 2024, and 252 DUI arrests.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
No citations were issued because there were no witnesses on the scene, nor evidence of impairment.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Both case citations were fictitious.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
About 63% of camera citations issued to Virginia tags are outstanding from 2025.
—Tara Lynch, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Enforcement officers issued 356 warning citations and 181 citations for code violations.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
The move gives authorities the ability to double fines and citations, impound vehicles for up to 72 hours and issue occupancy limits on the beach.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 20 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
Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
The department issued 9,313 traffic citations, up from 7,827 in 2024, and 252 DUI arrests.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
No citations were issued because there were no witnesses on the scene, nor evidence of impairment.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Both case citations were fictitious.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
About 63% of camera citations issued to Virginia tags are outstanding from 2025.
—Tara Lynch, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Enforcement officers issued 356 warning citations and 181 citations for code violations.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
The move gives authorities the ability to double fines and citations, impound vehicles for up to 72 hours and issue occupancy limits on the beach.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 20 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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The pool won't win awards for its size or view, but the fragrance from the nearby frangipani trees and cool water is a welcome relief from the hot temperatures.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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At the International Skating Union's end-of-year awards, all of the top skaters from the World Championships attended, taking photos on the red carpet before heading into the venue to see who would win awards at the ceremony.—
Tyler Erzberger,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 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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Kluge was honored by the Venice Film Festival in 2007 with a special program dedicated to his works and received several tributes during his career from the Berlin Film Festival.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
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Many artists and organizations have shared tributes and fond memories following Bowman’s passing, praising not only his musical excellence, but his friendship and generosity.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
23 Mar. 2026
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On publication of the manuscript, the ghostwriter is typically named, albeit obliquely – perhaps identified as a friend or consultant in the acknowledgments section.—
Emily Hodgson Anderson,
The Conversation,
25 Mar. 2026
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My tattered copy of the book has Ann’s acknowledgements at the front.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Mar. 2026
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Check subscriptions, compare a few price quotes, and choose quality over clutter, especially if your budget talks keep getting delayed or mixed between emails and texts.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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Post vague quotes about self-realization that are universal but ultimately mean nothing.—
Emily Menez,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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Machado went on to enjoy a long career in avant-garde theater, garnering accolades for his striking and magnetic stage presence, despite his modest claims otherwise.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
30 Mar. 2026
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The three-time MVP cannot miss two more games, or he’ll be disqualified for individual accolades such as MVP and All-NBA teams.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
26 Mar. 2026
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