cross-references

plural of cross-reference
as in references
a notation in a book (such as a dictionary) that tells you where to look for more information The almanac includes cross-references to a map and timeline for each country.

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Recent Examples of cross-references Happily, the show is not up to its cowl in DC cross-references and crossovers. Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026 The company's new program cross-references the names of campaign staffers listed in Federal Election Commission data against its own user logs. Luke Garrett, NPR, 9 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cross-references
references
Noun
  • We’re inspired by cinema, fashion, architecture and Spanish iconography, so naturally those references become part of our shows.
    Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Her references seem specific to Macon, the Marlboro Man who lives in a ranch-style fortress.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 23 Aug. 2026

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“Cross-references.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cross-references. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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