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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
Both detectives have reputations as active cops, Maden with 254 felony arrests and 22 citations for good police work, Algerio with 95 felony arrests and three citations, records show.
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Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
Inspectors also issued citations after finding the restaurant’s ceiling tiles were soiled with food debris, grease, dust or a mold-like substance on three separate occasions, the suit states.
—Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
The city says more than 80% of camera citations issued to cars with Virginia tags in 2024 still haven't been paid.
—Tara Lynch, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Few have seen the man who slips through Sacramento, leaving only anguish and a flutter of parking citations in his wake.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
The Clintons complied under threat of contempt citations.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
Romeyn is accused of submitting irrelevant and nonexistent citations in an October 2025 filing for a personal injury case in Orange County Superior Court.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Since the law took effect, the city says enforcement has led to 179 citations and 15 arrests.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
No charges or citations have been filed, ABC affiliate KRCR reported.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
Inspectors also issued citations after finding the restaurant’s ceiling tiles were soiled with food debris, grease, dust or a mold-like substance on three separate occasions, the suit states.
—Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
The city says more than 80% of camera citations issued to cars with Virginia tags in 2024 still haven't been paid.
—Tara Lynch, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Few have seen the man who slips through Sacramento, leaving only anguish and a flutter of parking citations in his wake.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
The Clintons complied under threat of contempt citations.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
Romeyn is accused of submitting irrelevant and nonexistent citations in an October 2025 filing for a personal injury case in Orange County Superior Court.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Since the law took effect, the city says enforcement has led to 179 citations and 15 arrests.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
No charges or citations have been filed, ABC affiliate KRCR reported.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for citations
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Responding officers receive commendations Also important to note is an investment by the Old Westbury Police paid off.—
Carolyn Gusoff
April 6,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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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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No Lakers players, nor coach JJ Redick, landed as finalists for end-of-season individual awards.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
20 Apr. 2026
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Hutchings recently claimed the Grand Prix at the B&T 30 Under 30 awards after winning the media sales and account management category.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
20 Apr. 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
Noun
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Millar has a close relationship with her sister Millar shares a close bond with her sister, who often posts sweet tributes on social media.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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Friends and loved ones shared tributes on social media, describing the loss as devastating.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Her scathing insults are as giddy as her crushing acknowledgements are gut-wrenching, as Lindsay strains to navigate a situation spinning further and further outside of her limited domain.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
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But, like with Bochy, his acknowledgments don’t compromise his players.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Tim Mead, former director of public relations, when asked for his thoughts on Anderson, said that his perspective or quotes would not be as telling or as meaningful as simply watching the tape of Anderson’s three-run double that won the 2002 World Series for the Angels.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
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Our editorial team looks at quotes, sample contracts and customer reviews to create accurate and reliable overviews and reviews of plans and companies.—
Caroline Ernst,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
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And that’s a career defined by three Super Bowl titles, and more than enough accolades to end up with a bronze bust in Canton one day.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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The choice of San Diego as the awards location isn’t necessarily an indication that special accolades will be awarded to local restaurants this year.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Citations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/citations. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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