Thesaurus results for QUOTATION

quotation

noun

kwō-ˈtā-shən

as in quote

a passage referred to, repeated, or offered as an example the beautiful autumn day brought to mind this quotation from Thoreau: "So live in each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influences of each"

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Recent Examples of quotation Further, the Palantir website does offer quotations from Wendy’s, Tyson’s, General Mills, and other companies touting its effectiveness. —

Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026 Like any quotation lifted out of a work of literature or legal code, these passages require explanation. —

Kenneth Seeskin, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026 Yet cross-cultural influence continues to be a key subject of art history, and quotation is still a commonplace practice in contemporary art. —

Glenn Adamson, Artforum, 2 May 2026 There followed a war of quotations. —

Charlie Tyson, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for quotation

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quote

Noun

Here are some of the most interesting quotes that CNBC has heard during the summit.

— Lim Hui Jie,Joanna Ossinger, CNBC, 31 May 2026
This post has been updated with additional quotes from Baghaei.

— Alayna Treene, CNN Money, 30 May 2026