Synonyms of citations

citations

noun

plural of citation

1

as in commendations

a formal expression of praise

the citation for the Nobel Prize winner noted his major contributions to quantum theory

Synonyms & Similar Words

• commendations
• tributes
• awards
• accolades
• hymns
• eulogies
• panegyrics
• homages
• encomiums
• prizes
• paeans
• salutations
• dedications
• acclaim
• decorations
• honors
• dithyrambs
• eulogia
• recommendations
• acclamations
• plaudits
• applauses
• compliments
• approvals
• kudos
• laudations
• cachets
• hallelujahs
• bravos

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• indictments
• denunciations
• condemnations
• reprimands
• lectures
• censures
• sermons
• corrections
• admonitions
• rebukes
• reproofs
• harangues

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• commendations
• awards
• acknowledgments
• mentions
• medals
• ribbons
• prizes
• decorations
• tributes
• accolades
• honors
• dedications
• kudos

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• quotations
• quotes
• references
• excerpts
• allusions
• extracts
• parts
• sections
• lines
• snippets

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of citations

Rankings and traffic remain valuable metrics, but they should be complemented by indicators such as brand mentions, AI citations, referral quality and overall share of digital authority. — Jay Sen, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026

According to the release, ICE agents approached a Carol Stream officer midway through paperwork for those citations. — Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

Other features tailor-built for finance include citations that allow users to trace data back to source filings and audit charts as well as administrative controls for sensitive deal materials. — Hugh Son,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026

Code enforcement personnel handle nuisance abatement, investigations, notices and citations, while Building Services oversees building compliance, permits and inspections. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Some primarily track visibility and citations, while others include content creation, technical auditing, or workflow automation. — William Jones, Ascend Agency, 9 Sep. 2026

State Fair officials told WCCO late Monday afternoon that only nine arrests or citations were issued during the entire 12-day fair. — Jason Rantala, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026

The same is true of basically any reputable tool that a layperson would use for research; even Wikipedia includes citations. — Francesca Mancino, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2026

Saum Poorsaleh, San Diego police public information officer, said his department had issued more than 50 citations at Sunset Cliffs and dispensed about 350 warnings, written and oral, since mid-June. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026