cross-references

Definition of cross-referencesnext
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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  • Here, references to bears (in Bruin’s name, Colin’s fur suit, and Doane’s favorite hockey team), the talismanic power of household appliances, and the sunken earth keep recurring.
    Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 3 June 2026
  • Later works remix art-historical references more subtly but with like-minded abandon.
    Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026
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“Cross-references.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cross-references. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.

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