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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
Meanwhile, cities across the Bay Area have ramped up parking enforcement, issuing citations and towing vehicles as RV encampments have become more visible.
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Jeffrey Kopp,kate Rogers, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
Those scores are based on annual surveys and quantitative criteria, such as average citations.
—Big Think, 20 Feb. 2026
The police department’s Traffic Division is conducting an investigation to determine the circumstances of the crash, the release said, and any charges or traffic citations are pending the outcome of the investigation, according to officials.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
The two additional passengers were issued citations for open container violations and were taken into custody on civil ICE detainers.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Most people will at least get all those primary-level citations.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 20 Feb. 2026
For an additional subscription fee, users can also gain access to additional citations and advanced search options.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Feb. 2026
More than 4,000 citations were handed out for drivers running red lights in Tracy after police started up a red light camera system in their city last year.
—Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
City officials expect the new ordinance to bring in anywhere between $250,000 and $450,000 a year from citations written by police officers, the staff memo said.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
Jeffrey Kopp,kate Rogers, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
Those scores are based on annual surveys and quantitative criteria, such as average citations.
—Big Think, 20 Feb. 2026
The police department’s Traffic Division is conducting an investigation to determine the circumstances of the crash, the release said, and any charges or traffic citations are pending the outcome of the investigation, according to officials.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
The two additional passengers were issued citations for open container violations and were taken into custody on civil ICE detainers.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Most people will at least get all those primary-level citations.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 20 Feb. 2026
For an additional subscription fee, users can also gain access to additional citations and advanced search options.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Feb. 2026
More than 4,000 citations were handed out for drivers running red lights in Tracy after police started up a red light camera system in their city last year.
—Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
City officials expect the new ordinance to bring in anywhere between $250,000 and $450,000 a year from citations written by police officers, the staff memo said.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for citations
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Also presented with various commendations during the 2025 induction ceremony were Salt-N-Pepa, Warren Zevon, Carol Kaye, Nicky Hopkins, Thom Bell and Lenny Waronker.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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The officers' actions earned them commendations as well as a Distinguished Service Award from the city of Bethlehem, one of three Hobson's received in the last two years.—
Janelle Griffith,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Country Dick Montana Lifetime Achievement Award recipient when the 35th edition of the annual awards is held May 6 at Humphreys Concerts by the Bay.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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The couple had a subtle show of sartorial unity while attending the awards ceremony on Sunday.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
23 Feb. 2026
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The series retains its fondness for rapid-fire, near-impenetrable finance jargon and for ostentatious literary quotations—the product, we’re meant to assume, of the characters’ otherwise wasted Oxbridge educations.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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That’s one of the le Carré quotations, which is literal and metaphorical.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Feb. 2026
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The tributes were meaningful and a reminder of the talent the franchise has accumulated.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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Following news of his death, the actor’s Lizzie McGuire co-stars and other Hollywood peers remembered his legacy in heartfelt tributes.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
27 Feb. 2026
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Recognition for leadership and service, including peer acknowledgments and diversity honors, reflects sustained engagement and trusted stewardship rather than visibility.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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This suggested that the land acknowledgments would continue.—
Mark Leibovich,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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Get multiple quotes and compare apples to apples Not taking the time to compare offers is how many gold sellers lose money.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
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And the motivational quotes on the walls are so condescending.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
23 Feb. 2026
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The team was eventually moved to North Carolina, where Debinha starred until 2022, winning multiple NWSL championships and NWSL Shields, among many other trophies and accolades.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
23 Feb. 2026
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Her accolades include a Knighthood into the Order of the Eagle of Georgia, the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award, and recognition as Glamour Magazine Woman of the Year.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026
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