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something mentioned in a text as providing related and especially supporting information
the author's argument is interesting, but the lack of references makes me wonder if it can be proven
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Recent Examples of references
Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2025
These references are likely due to the intersection of American identification with Roman republicanism, which the play dramatizes, and the long history of American interest in Shakespeare specifically.
—JSTOR Daily, 23 Oct. 2025
In other words, imagery is about finding visual references that define your taste.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2025
But mostly, get ready for references and Easter eggs aplenty.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
In the track, the Boynton Beach native references a tumultuous childhood.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Though her early figurative sculptures like The Great Blessing of Abraham and Angel of Joshua are overt in their religious references, her abstract Burntworks feel no less reverent.
—Grace Edquist, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
The manifesto is littered with stuff like this, mixing high-flying rhetoric and references with base culture war blathering.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
The 6062 is one of only two vintage references with triple-date moonphase, according to GQ.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
Dave had shelves full of books and an array of wonderful and surprising musical references.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2025
These references are likely due to the intersection of American identification with Roman republicanism, which the play dramatizes, and the long history of American interest in Shakespeare specifically.
—JSTOR Daily, 23 Oct. 2025
In other words, imagery is about finding visual references that define your taste.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2025
But mostly, get ready for references and Easter eggs aplenty.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
In the track, the Boynton Beach native references a tumultuous childhood.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Though her early figurative sculptures like The Great Blessing of Abraham and Angel of Joshua are overt in their religious references, her abstract Burntworks feel no less reverent.
—Grace Edquist, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
The manifesto is littered with stuff like this, mixing high-flying rhetoric and references with base culture war blathering.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
The 6062 is one of only two vintage references with triple-date moonphase, according to GQ.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for references
Noun
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During the formative phase of the infant American republic, when its survival was still problematic, iconic founders performed a valuable function as reliable sources of unquestioned wisdom, a veritable gallery of Delphic oracles available on demand.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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While federal grand juries operate in secrecy, any connection between their proceedings and political claims remains speculative unless confirmed by official sources.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain.—
Matthew Glowicki,
Louisville Courier Journal,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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His previous books include the award-winning Acme Climate Action and Launderama, a photography book that beautifully documents London’s last remaining launderettes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Oct. 2025
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The film documents Truwit’s journey following the shark attack during a graduation celebratory trip to Turks and Caicos, everything from the hospital following her amputation, to getting back into the water, to a year later making the podium at the 2024 Paris Paralympics.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Wednesday’s 1-0 loss to Madrid was, in some respects, emblematic of Juventus this season.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Aside from paying your respects to these icons on a cemetery tour, visit in the summer for its famous Cinespia screenings, when the graveyard transforms into an open-air cinema that projects films onto a mausoleum wall, surrounded by intricate headstones.—
Sophie-Claire Hoeller,
Vogue,
23 Oct. 2025
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“References.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/references. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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