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Definition of quotesnext
present tense third-person singular of quote

quotes

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noun

plural of quote
as in quotations
a passage referred to, repeated, or offered as an example he got a book of quotes from his favorite author for his birthday

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Recent Examples of quotes
Verb
Asked how many people visit Bal Harbour Shops on average annually, Lazenby quotes his grandfather. David Moin, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025 After Grace quotes Zooey Deschanel's character, Thames grabs her face and kisses her out of the frame. Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025 The Dan Marino quotes lining the walls of Hard Rock Stadium fascinated the AD. Noah White, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025 Hell, there’s an entire TikTok channel that just features a guy reading different Bourdain quotes over travel montages and, sometimes, Bourdain clip shows. Tres Dean, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025 Her legacy lives on through Dalton, who hangs Toussaint’s portrait at Downing Street and quotes her final speech at the show’s end. Nicole Briese, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Noun
The New York Times assembled a rail of escape-from-New-York quotes from business leaders. Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025 With the photographs, beloved quotes from figures such as the founder of fashion retailer Moda Operandi, Lauren Santo Domingo, and emotional ephemera not limited to eloquent caftans plus chic suiting, chosen to be displayed, each item was handpicked due to its sentimental meaning to Talley. Essence, 4 Nov. 2025 Two years later, Redanian managed to secure a few telling quotes about The Rats from an unnamed Netflix insider. Scott Meslow, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025 The company offers online quotes and coverage for weddings in some destinations outside of the US. Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025 Even the elevators will be transformed featuring witty quotes and tips on modern party etiquette. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025 Here are some of her best quotes on matters of the (occasionally broken) heart. Gillian Telling, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025 My only regret is that players and coaches weren’t instructed to file an instant story at the buzzer, conduct postgame interviews, update their gamers with quotes on deadline, then do a second story. Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 25 Oct. 2025 With that in mind, here are five notable quotes from before and after Game 1 of the 2025 Fall Classic. Joe Kozlowski, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quotes
Verb
  • Jackson also shared a screenshot of an article by Parade, which cites a report by Deadline that Jackson’s G-Unit Film & Television and Jonah Bekhor and Jonas Bell Pasht’s Citizen Jones are working together on the upcoming project.
    Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Tanguay cites the connections made around the bar as one of his favorite things about being on site.
    Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • His decree specifically mentions creating an energy transition fund, which could be supported by government revenues from oil and gas exploration.
    Jennifer Morgan, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Thompson mentions that cartoons from this era often leaned on straightforward ideas about decency, and Doug fit that mold without being preachy about it.
    Alex Shoemaker, Parents, 4 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Each fin features quotations cherry-picked from a century of glowing Phantom press reviews.
    Howard Walker, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2025
  • The school alleged in the lawsuit that Phillips’ counsel later sent LAFS a demand letter that included quotations from his conversations with Heavener and Tammy Elliott, the school’s president.
    Gene Maddaus, Variety, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Tagle notes these layouts showcase craftsmanship and express design intent, creating a bespoke feel.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Compared to 2019, Horvath notes that a higher share of people aged 55-plus and households with incomes above $150,000 are moving out.
    Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • When a pattern repeats across several cycles, change the template.
    Malana VanTyler, Ascend Agency, 6 Nov. 2025
  • If a child becomes withdrawn, spends long hours chatting privately with a bot or repeats harmful ideas, step in early.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Later, after showing Joe how to work the Jet Ski crane, Nathan gets hit in the face by the hook — at the same time that Max notices that another Jet Ski has floated away and runs to get it.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Baer also notices her clients gravitate toward pieces that feel human and grounded.
    Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Use this setting for any clothing that specifies permanent press on the care tag, as well as with more delicate fabrics that tend to wrinkle.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
  • Instead, Indiana's Open Door Law only specifies the public's right to observe and record meetings.
    Cate Charron, IndyStar, 30 Dec. 2025

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“Quotes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quotes. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.

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