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

Verbal warnings have been issued for violations since the lanes were completed last month along Forbes Avenue and Fifth Avenue, but starting Thursday, citations will be given out. — Mike Darnay, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026

He was issued felony citations on suspicion of burglary, evading police, driving more than 100 mph, hit-and-run, obstruction and resisting, reckless driving and taking a vehicle without the owner’s consent, according to the Sheriff’s Office. — Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Even in cases where regulators found that companies endangered workers or committed multiple violations, few were penalized for all their citations. — Robert J. Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

Police Chief Tim Volkerson told commissioners his officers won’t begin issuing citations right away because the agency still needs to order new citations that incorporate the ordinance. — Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026

In any case, students begin to see that the citations are more than evidence that a writer did research. — Saurabh Anand, JSTOR Daily, 24 Sep. 2026

Another big cluster of citations in South Miami-Dade occurred in the Kendall area near Terra Environmental Research Institute, a public magnet school; Kendale Elementary and the Kendall campus of Miami Dade College. — Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026

Hernandez recalls a time when police issued citations, made arrests and shut down Mission Street. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026