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

More than 80% of camera citations issued to vehicles with Virginia tags in 2024 also remain unpaid. — Tara Lynch, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

The senators also noted that grants were canceled out of the blue with form letters, which had contradictory explanations and incorrect citations. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 18 Aug. 2026

According to the report, fare-evasion citations fell from 4,763 in 2023 to 2,018 in 2025. — Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 17 Aug. 2026

After a warning period, drivers caught running red lights by the cameras will receive citations starting October 11. — Finch Walker, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026

Muck Rack found that 84% of AI citations come from third-party media. — Parry Headrick, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Most recently, in May 2026, Cal/OSHA issued the company six citations, following an incident during a fire in January 2026 when two workers were reportedly found locked inside a cold storage room that had been chained from the outside. — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026

Sotelo was issued two citations, including disregarding a traffic signal and having no driver’s license, per FOX 4. — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026

Hernandez told the Herald that the perception among some officers is that Suarez is targeting the police department after receiving the citations. — Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026