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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
Many citations linked to existing studies, but the title, author or date were incorrect.
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Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 14 June 2026
The Medline warehouse has faced serious citations regarding unsafe vehicle travel behavior; hazardous aisles, ladders, or stairways; and a lack of sufficient foot protection for employees exposed to foot injuries.
—Lyanne Wang, CBS News, 13 June 2026
Lawyers just can’t stop being caught using AI chatbots, polluting their filings with hallucinated citations that infuriate judges when they’re caught.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 11 June 2026
No blight citations have been issued, Benjamin said.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
Parking citations Parking enforcement officers issued 664 parking citations in April and 288 in May.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 10 June 2026
In 2023, the city began issuing citations to anyone found along the corridor with fire-starting equipment, trash that threatened local habitats or camping gear affecting the flow of water.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
Brittany Trafis is the CEO ofSoarion Digital, an AI-native growth partner helping brands earn citations, visibility, and referral traffic inside AI Search platforms, including ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 4 June 2026
The property racked up 22 citations in the last four years, three of which escalated to charges against the key officers of the company that owns it.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 14 June 2026
The Medline warehouse has faced serious citations regarding unsafe vehicle travel behavior; hazardous aisles, ladders, or stairways; and a lack of sufficient foot protection for employees exposed to foot injuries.
—Lyanne Wang, CBS News, 13 June 2026
Lawyers just can’t stop being caught using AI chatbots, polluting their filings with hallucinated citations that infuriate judges when they’re caught.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 11 June 2026
No blight citations have been issued, Benjamin said.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
Parking citations Parking enforcement officers issued 664 parking citations in April and 288 in May.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 10 June 2026
In 2023, the city began issuing citations to anyone found along the corridor with fire-starting equipment, trash that threatened local habitats or camping gear affecting the flow of water.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
Brittany Trafis is the CEO ofSoarion Digital, an AI-native growth partner helping brands earn citations, visibility, and referral traffic inside AI Search platforms, including ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 4 June 2026
The property racked up 22 citations in the last four years, three of which escalated to charges against the key officers of the company that owns it.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for citations
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Highest commendations to those who made history voting for and passing it through both chambers of the legislature.—
Robert Turner,
Baltimore Sun,
2 June 2025
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Like the honorary professorship, the flood of congressional commendations appear to be a legitimizing tool for Dorje Chang.—
Joseph Bien-Kahn,
Rolling Stone,
3 Nov. 2024
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There are other awards given to restaurants and the hospitality industry but the James Beard Foundation, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary, puts a premium on discovery and on American cuisine.—
Jeanne Bonner,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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On Monday evening the James Beard Foundation announced the winners of its annual restaurant and chef awards — some of the most prestigious dining accolades in the country.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Some of the founders were indeed devout Christians and these folks cherry-pick Christian quotations from them.—
Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
5 Dec. 2025
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The price hike has sent shockwaves through the memory module supply chain, prompting manufacturers such as Transcend, Innodisk, and Apacer to suspend shipments and reassess their quotations.—
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CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
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Pardo Pope posted several tributes to her father on social media in the years after his death.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
10 Dec. 2025
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Last season, upon relocating to Rome, there were a flurry of Roman Holiday tributes.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
9 Dec. 2025
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These acknowledgments typically give specific details about how the tool was used, including directly crediting them for methods and discoveries where appropriate.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
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The authorities wanted bank statements, board-meeting minutes, donor acknowledgements and other documents.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Room for Disagreement In an email to Semafor, Patrick Lee Plaisance, a professor in ethics at Penn State, told Semafor that Kristof’s quotes of various campaign donors did not necessitate disclosure, noting that there was no quid pro quo for coverage, regardless of the Times’ disclosure promise.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
15 June 2026
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Here are some of the most notable quotes of the week.—
Hilary Gowins,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
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On Monday evening the James Beard Foundation announced the winners of its annual restaurant and chef awards — some of the most prestigious dining accolades in the country.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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The shows were among the most internationally-successful German titles of the modern era, landing wide distribution and accolades including a Peabody Award, an International Emmy and multiple Grimme Awards.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
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“Citations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/citations. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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