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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
Enforcement officers issued 356 warning citations and 181 citations for code violations.
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Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Since the beginning of March, Fort Lauderdale police have issued more than 1,000 traffic citations and made 38 arrests, with 10 of those being spring breakers.
—Bri Buckley, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
The move gives authorities the ability to double fines and citations, impound vehicles for up to 72 hours and issue occupancy limits on the beach.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, 11 eateries received citations for health code violations including pink slime, using a household-grade rice cooker and improperly thawing raw baby octopus.
—Sacbee.com, 20 Mar. 2026
The essay moves between memoir, medical history, academic citations and media headlines.
—Amanda Marton Ramaciotti, The Dial, 19 Mar. 2026
Last year, a Los Angeles attorney was fined for submitting a filing full of legal citations that were hallucinated by ChatGPT.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Two spying buses passed me and took pictures of my car, resulting in my receiving two citations costing me $100.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
Police reminded the public that toy or imitation weapons are not allowed on school campuses, and that trespassing, reckless driving or suspicious activity could result in citations.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Since the beginning of March, Fort Lauderdale police have issued more than 1,000 traffic citations and made 38 arrests, with 10 of those being spring breakers.
—Bri Buckley, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
The move gives authorities the ability to double fines and citations, impound vehicles for up to 72 hours and issue occupancy limits on the beach.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, 11 eateries received citations for health code violations including pink slime, using a household-grade rice cooker and improperly thawing raw baby octopus.
—Sacbee.com, 20 Mar. 2026
The essay moves between memoir, medical history, academic citations and media headlines.
—Amanda Marton Ramaciotti, The Dial, 19 Mar. 2026
Last year, a Los Angeles attorney was fined for submitting a filing full of legal citations that were hallucinated by ChatGPT.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Two spying buses passed me and took pictures of my car, resulting in my receiving two citations costing me $100.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
Police reminded the public that toy or imitation weapons are not allowed on school campuses, and that trespassing, reckless driving or suspicious activity could result in citations.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for citations
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Gallrein received several commendations while serving, including four Bronze Star Medals and two Presidential Unit Citations.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Mar. 2026
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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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Expect a strong showing for Adolescence, the Netflix series that has dominated awards season.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
23 Mar. 2026
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Marvel is now looking capitalize on the response and is planning to conduct an awards campaign for the show.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Mar. 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 evening will feature educational programs, patriotic tributes and musical entertainment to mark the occasion.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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The exaggerated, humorous tributes to his legendary toughness started in the early 2000s and went viral.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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My tattered copy of the book has Ann’s acknowledgements at the front.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Mar. 2026
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At least 24 other sites mentioning Indigenous histories and land acknowledgements, from Alaska to Nebraska, were also flagged for review and potential removal.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
11 Mar. 2026
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Best for all-inclusive quotes No one likes surprises during a floor renovation project, especially one that adds hundreds or even thousand of dollars to your total bill.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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For an educator who firmly believes that quotes deserve to be written in cursive, and has a new one on her board each month, Kenerson wanted to give students a chance to understand the magic of the loopy writing.—
Ava Berger,
NPR,
19 Mar. 2026
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But whether or not the external accolades come, the recognition from her teammates carries more weight for UConn guard than any award ever could.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
23 Mar. 2026
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Bowman’s career was one steeped in accolades.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
23 Mar. 2026
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