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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
Fry is not yet aware of any citations issued to hunters in Wyoming who were relying on AI for information.
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Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 23 Oct. 2025
In her order last week, the judge wrote that the Muirs appear to be using artificial intellegence to prepare their motions, resulting in innacurate citations.
—Tony Cook, IndyStar, 22 Oct. 2025
The plan included launching a mobile booking station to quickly issue citations, stricter curfew and firearm enforcement, and increasing police presence by diverting patrol officers to high-traffic entertainment areas.
—Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
In March 2025, CHP gave 121 citations and had five 30-day vehicle seizures.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 21 Oct. 2025
The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure will create a new system for residents to appeal parking citations without having to attend court.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 21 Oct. 2025
That will kick off a public process in which the City Council will carefully consider which violations warrant the use of of administrative citations and how the fines will be scaled.
—Wes Burdine, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025
Press mentions, quality backlinks and the frequency of my proprietary frameworks’ citations indicate whether our narrative is resonating and relevant.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
Traffic citations matching the crash identify the driver as 17-year-old Vincent Battiloro, who the Niotis family says had been stalking Maria for three months.
—Eric Shawn, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 23 Oct. 2025
In her order last week, the judge wrote that the Muirs appear to be using artificial intellegence to prepare their motions, resulting in innacurate citations.
—Tony Cook, IndyStar, 22 Oct. 2025
The plan included launching a mobile booking station to quickly issue citations, stricter curfew and firearm enforcement, and increasing police presence by diverting patrol officers to high-traffic entertainment areas.
—Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
In March 2025, CHP gave 121 citations and had five 30-day vehicle seizures.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 21 Oct. 2025
The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure will create a new system for residents to appeal parking citations without having to attend court.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 21 Oct. 2025
That will kick off a public process in which the City Council will carefully consider which violations warrant the use of of administrative citations and how the fines will be scaled.
—Wes Burdine, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025
Press mentions, quality backlinks and the frequency of my proprietary frameworks’ citations indicate whether our narrative is resonating and relevant.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
Traffic citations matching the crash identify the driver as 17-year-old Vincent Battiloro, who the Niotis family says had been stalking Maria for three months.
—Eric Shawn, FOXNews.com, 17 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
Noun
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This year, exhibitors had to rely on an ecclectic batch of holdovers, rereleases, including Back to the Future, and the expansion of Focus Features’ awards darling and specialty offering Bugonia.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Nov. 2025
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Although Halloween is traditionally a moribund period at the box office, October is usually the time when studios start to launch their awards hopefuls.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
2 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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Following the news of the internet star’s death, several of his friends shared tributes on social media.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Each district sends two children as tributes to the fight-to-the-death Hunger Games, concocted by the capitol to keep the populace distracted.—
Adam Bell,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Oct. 2025
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The company offers online quotes and coverage for weddings in some destinations outside of the US.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
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Even the elevators will be transformed featuring witty quotes and tips on modern party etiquette.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In the acknowledgments, the author thanked the sheriff by name for making a difference in his life.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Oct. 2025
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That announcement included Brooks’ name in its list of acknowledgements.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
21 Oct. 2025
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