quotations

Definition of quotationsnext
plural of quotation
as in quotes
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 quotations One of the most brutal aspects of this book is reading quotations of the hate mail that families of the teens received. Dan Sheehan, Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026 And details from the records, including quotations, began to trickle out last month in court filings in the Oakland case. David Ingram, NBC news, 17 Dec. 2025 Peppered with archival drawings of The Sea Ranch, quotations from the utopian community’s founding architects, and evocative family photographs, the document eloquently illuminates the Matases’ vision for their seaside idyll. Mayer Rus, Architectural Digest, 15 Dec. 2025 That faith is also what inspired Bloch, the author, to delve into Buffett’s quotations. John Blake, CNN Money, 14 Dec. 2025 Some of the founders were indeed devout Christians and these folks cherry-pick Christian quotations from them. Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 5 Dec. 2025 The narrative is organized around quotations from George Mackay Brown, who cherished the islands’ prehistory. Alex Ross, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025 The price hike has sent shockwaves through the memory module supply chain, prompting manufacturers such as Transcend, Innodisk, and Apacer to suspend shipments and reassess their quotations. CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025 Each fin features quotations cherry-picked from a century of glowing Phantom press reviews. Howard Walker, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quotations
quotes
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  • On Friday, my colleagues went to cover a protest and sent me quotes from people there, for a story on the rally's massive turnout in downtown Minneapolis, despite the subzero temperatures.
    Meg Anderson, NPR, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Consumers will be able to access information about contractors and quotes.
    Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 26 Jan. 2026

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“Quotations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quotations. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

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