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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
Of the 52 citations issued, 30 were given to people who were not wearing seat belts.
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Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Other citations included containers stored as clean with food residue, large bins of dry ingredients not labeled and rust buildup on shelves of walk-in cooler.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2025
Callahan was given citations for following too closely, failure to exercise due care to avoid a collision with a horse on the highway, and unreasonable speed, according to authorities.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Three people were arrested, six vehicles were towed and 26 citations were issued, per a police spokesperson.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Two vehicles were impounded for 30 days and eight traffic citations were issued.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Since its publication, that article has gathered nearly 500 citations and more than 100,000 views.
—Jessica Meszaros, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
These models often fabricate facts, citations or statistics with unnerving confidence.
—Sagar Gupta, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The driver of that car — the mother of the children, according to arrest citations — was ejected from the vehicle and found in the median, LMPD said.
—Josh Wood, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Sep. 2025
Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Other citations included containers stored as clean with food residue, large bins of dry ingredients not labeled and rust buildup on shelves of walk-in cooler.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2025
Callahan was given citations for following too closely, failure to exercise due care to avoid a collision with a horse on the highway, and unreasonable speed, according to authorities.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Three people were arrested, six vehicles were towed and 26 citations were issued, per a police spokesperson.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Two vehicles were impounded for 30 days and eight traffic citations were issued.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Since its publication, that article has gathered nearly 500 citations and more than 100,000 views.
—Jessica Meszaros, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
These models often fabricate facts, citations or statistics with unnerving confidence.
—Sagar Gupta, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The driver of that car — the mother of the children, according to arrest citations — was ejected from the vehicle and found in the median, LMPD said.
—Josh Wood, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for citations
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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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After about 7 years of not attending the MTV VMAs, Ariana Grande took home multiple major awards at this year's awards show.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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Swift and Beyoncé entered the evening tied for the most-ever VMA awards.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The internet has long been awash with fake quotations attributed to prominent personalities.—
Yair Rosenberg,
The Atlantic,
15 Aug. 2025
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Dates and quotations were unreachable, every fact revised.—
Daisy Hildyard,
The New Yorker,
15 Dec. 2024
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The Centennial will feature a variety of events, special programming, high-profile tributes and concerts, marketing collaborations, and other celebrations curated by Reservoir, the Miles Davis Estate, and various other partners.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
9 Sep. 2025
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After his death, fellow musicians wrote touching tributes for the star, including Aerosmith.—
Daniela Avila,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Also included are a selection of wise and witty quotes by Monroe herself, as well as words from scholars and admirers.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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The quotes have been edited and condensed for length and clarity.—
David Wysong,
The Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
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Over time, these small acknowledgments accumulate into trust.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Throughout his own book acknowledgments, Carr cites inspiring action legend like Tom Clancy, Nelson DeMille, AJ Quinnell and Stephen Hunter.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Citations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/citations. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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