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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
With citations to academic research, Horvath argues students learn better on paper and through discussion, and schools are harming children by sticking them behind a screen.
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Tyler Kingkade, NBC news, 31 May 2026
Those people received a total of 33 citations during the period covered by the suit and paid $1,435 in late fines.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
In fact, when several states passed laws restricting police quotas, the rate at which state highway patrol officers issued citations actually went up, according to Edwards’ recent analysis.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 30 May 2026
Comparing citations listed in the papers with actual bibliographic records helped identify and flag any discrepancies.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Chicago police said multiple citations were issued to the Subaru driver.
—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Police issued fewer than 25,000 speeding citations during that period, including just 3,531 for speeding in school zones.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
All parking citations must be cleared before applying for a virtual vehicle permit or visitor permit.
—Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
Juveniles can also receive citations for participating in certain activities while at these events, including trespassing, jaywalking, pedestrian violations and simple battery.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Tyler Kingkade, NBC news, 31 May 2026
Those people received a total of 33 citations during the period covered by the suit and paid $1,435 in late fines.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
In fact, when several states passed laws restricting police quotas, the rate at which state highway patrol officers issued citations actually went up, according to Edwards’ recent analysis.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 30 May 2026
Comparing citations listed in the papers with actual bibliographic records helped identify and flag any discrepancies.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Chicago police said multiple citations were issued to the Subaru driver.
—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Police issued fewer than 25,000 speeding citations during that period, including just 3,531 for speeding in school zones.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
All parking citations must be cleared before applying for a virtual vehicle permit or visitor permit.
—Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
Juveniles can also receive citations for participating in certain activities while at these events, including trespassing, jaywalking, pedestrian violations and simple battery.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for citations
Noun
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Gold, silver and bronze and honorary commendations will be awarded.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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With close to a 20-to-1 teacher-to-student ratio, the meeting began with commendations about Ruiz’s defensive strides and devoted work ethic.—
Spencer Nusbaum,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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The awards show took a hiatus between 2022 and 2025.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
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Compasso d’Oro is one of the world’s most prestigious design awards and was founded by Gio Ponti in 1954.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
25 May 2026
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Co-commissioned by the Pacific Symphony, the 32-minute instrumental piece combines music, panoramic visual imagery and a live narration of quotations from America’s past.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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Generic Conventions of Genre Generic conventions refer to indicators such as phrases, themes, quotations, or explanations that enable individuals to identify a certain genre.—
Tham Thi Nguyen,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
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In the days leading up to the Los Angeles event, IndieWire is showcasing their work with new interviews and tributes from their peers.—
Michelle Nader,
IndieWire,
30 May 2026
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After the news of Canty's murder, her friends and family shared tributes in her honor, celebrating her impact on Atlanta's nightlife.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Research on workplace relationships shows that these small acknowledgments build what researchers call relational energy, the sense of vitality that emerges from quality interactions.—
Andy Molinsky,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Advertisement Students can reference these agreements throughout the year, including during daily acknowledgments and apologies at the end of the school day.—
Deborah Kenny,
Time,
20 Apr. 2026
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Starting next week, the quiz and weekly news digest will be no longer, as the quotes team test drives a new format.—
Claire Malon,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Bankrate, Insurify and others offer online tools for comparing quotes.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
23 May 2026
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And yet, last November, while Diaz was celebrating all the accolades and recognition, his emotions were all over the place.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
25 May 2026
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More accolades followed, as Wyatt's steamy Bold entrance on a 2013 episode (being spied naked in an outdoor shower by Kim Matula's Hope Logan) announced a major new player in the soap's setting in the cutthroat Los Angeles fashion industry.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 May 2026
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