1
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
According to those citations, many employees have been burned by the chemicals in the liquid that pools up in Boring’s tunnels.
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Dave Smith, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
For not having two plates properly displayed (on vehicles requiring them), more than 52,400 citations were handed out.
—Jim Radcliffe, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2025
That was down from last year, when there were 27 citations totaling $22,500 in fines.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Nov. 2025
When asked for a copy of that legal analysis, USDA and the Speaker's office referred USA TODAY to a memo with no supporting legal citations.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Months before the citations were made, the Sheriff’s Office filed a lawsuit against Cal-OSHA, sparking a legal battle centered on relatively recent changes to state labor law, and the latter’s authority to investigate and penalize law enforcement agencies.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2025
The city first plans to send a warning letter to all those drivers whose vehicles have five or more citations that are 60 or more days past due and who have not scheduled a court date or entered into a payment plan.
—Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Grokipedia, like Wikipedia, includes citations for its statements, but several users have pointed out claims with inaccurate citations.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 28 Oct. 2025
And the city issued just 24 third citations, which came with the maximum $999 fine.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 28 Oct. 2025
Dave Smith, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
For not having two plates properly displayed (on vehicles requiring them), more than 52,400 citations were handed out.
—Jim Radcliffe, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2025
That was down from last year, when there were 27 citations totaling $22,500 in fines.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Nov. 2025
When asked for a copy of that legal analysis, USDA and the Speaker's office referred USA TODAY to a memo with no supporting legal citations.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Months before the citations were made, the Sheriff’s Office filed a lawsuit against Cal-OSHA, sparking a legal battle centered on relatively recent changes to state labor law, and the latter’s authority to investigate and penalize law enforcement agencies.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2025
The city first plans to send a warning letter to all those drivers whose vehicles have five or more citations that are 60 or more days past due and who have not scheduled a court date or entered into a payment plan.
—Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Grokipedia, like Wikipedia, includes citations for its statements, but several users have pointed out claims with inaccurate citations.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 28 Oct. 2025
And the city issued just 24 third citations, which came with the maximum $999 fine.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for citations
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In his role as an officer, Baker received multiple chief’s commendations, including one in 2011 for his role in flawlessly executing multiple critical tasks during a domestic shooting incident involving a man who allegedly shot and wounded his wife in their suburban townhouse neighborhood.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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Highest commendations to those who made history voting for and passing it through both chambers of the legislature.—
Robert Turner,
Baltimore Sun,
2 June 2025
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Sabonis missed five of his first six shots while being guarded by Gobert, a 7-foot-1 center with four Defensive Player of the Year awards.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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The Cannes-premiering film rates higher with critics than audiences so far but is the biggest ever box office for director Lynne Ramsey and an awards-season magnet for star Jennifer Lawrence’s career-defining performance.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
9 Nov. 2025
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Each fin features quotations cherry-picked from a century of glowing Phantom press reviews.—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
22 Oct. 2025
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The school alleged in the lawsuit that Phillips’ counsel later sent LAFS a demand letter that included quotations from his conversations with Heavener and Tammy Elliott, the school’s president.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
23 Sep. 2025
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This year’s tributes to Egyptian cinema veterans include actor Khaled El Nabawy, filmmaker Mohamed Abdelaziz and cinematographer Mahmoud Abdelsamie.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
11 Nov. 2025
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The Coachman also has permanent tributes to military service men and women at the restaurant, including a Missing Man Chair.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
11 Nov. 2025
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The move is one of the county’s most forceful acknowledgements that a lack of access to affordable, nutritious food is a systemic crisis.—
April Quevedo,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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No wonder his acknowledgments reads like a Who’s-Who of people in Twin Cities politics, business and sports.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
26 Oct. 2025
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The New York Times assembled a rail of escape-from-New-York quotes from business leaders.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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With the photographs, beloved quotes from figures such as the founder of fashion retailer Moda Operandi, Lauren Santo Domingo, and emotional ephemera not limited to eloquent caftans plus chic suiting, chosen to be displayed, each item was handpicked due to its sentimental meaning to Talley.—
Essence,
Essence,
4 Nov. 2025
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Come playoff time, such accolades matter not.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
9 Nov. 2025
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But beyond the wins, losses and accolades, there was the man who remained in his players’ lives, through good times and tough times.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Citations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/citations. Accessed 24 Nov. 2025.
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