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

The driver chose to follow deputies back to the Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office, where citations were issued, bond was posted, and the driver was released. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Vehicles that violate the ordinance may receive citations or be towed at the owner’s expense. — Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 2 Aug. 2026

On non-festival days, there were 11 traffic stops, 16 parking citations, six tows, three non-traffic citations, two arrests and four firearm seizures. — Jessica Riley, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026

Vehicle boots Additionally, if your car gets booted after three unpaid parking citations, that cost will increase from $50 to $75 — a number that has not changed since 1988, according to municipal court director William Rumuly. — Emily Holshouser july 31, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026

For example, in Chicago, which has had a citywide anti-idling ordinance since 2009, only about 800 citations have been issued in the past 15 years. — Richard Marcantonio, The Conversation, 31 July 2026

The citations were issued for violations that included speeding, not adhering to traffic signs and signals, unsafe turning movements, use of cellphones and driving without a license. — Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 July 2026

Hebbia’s Matrix product runs specialized sub-agents across massive document sets, backing every result with clickable source citations. — Alex Ford, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Five citations for unlawful lodging were issued to owner hosts. — Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026