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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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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 79th Tony Awards telecast kicked off with a bang by giving out two major awards in the first 30 minutes — and before viewers could blink both John Lithgow and Laurie Metcalf had each won the third Tony Award of their careers.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Both the performances and the awards themselves at the 79th Tony Awards were especially memorable, with surprise winners popping up left and right.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
8 June 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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At annual royal events like Trooping the Colour, there are often tributes to be found in the outfits royals wear—particularly royal women and their jewelry.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
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Managing partner Bourke Harvey says Roy Pope will still be honored in the restaurant name as well as include interior tributes to Roy and Rose Pope.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
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The credits, in which only three men’s names are listed alongside a handful of acknowledgments, elicited laughter throughout the theater.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
12 June 2026
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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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Italics are quotes from Aiyuk’s video followed by the context.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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These prices are based on online quotes for healthy, three-year-old dogs between 20 and 80 pounds.—
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Born in Uruguay but based in Mexico, Zunino has garnered numerous awards and accolades across both television and film.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
8 June 2026
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He's considered one of the planet’s most versatile watermen, with accolades that include eight-time stand-up paddle world champion, hydrofoil pioneer, and big-wave master.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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“Citations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/citations. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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