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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
Duncan Sayer, JSTOR Daily, 2 Oct. 2025
Again, there are references to USA Basketball and calls for a Jerry Colangelo-type, someone to establish a clear hierarchy and be singularly focused on the Cup.
—Hugh Kellenberger, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Wine director Ted Rink will perfectly pair just the right wine from his list of more than 500 references.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2025
With its references to holy water and angels, its spiritual elements have also broadened its appeal.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 1 Oct. 2025
That meant trusting our own palates, our own references, and our own culture.
—Hali Bey Ramdene, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2025
The source said Anderson brought those cinematic references straight to celebrity hairstylist John Nollet in Paris, who executed the fiery transformation.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
The actress wanted to her look to emulate French actresses like Bibi Anderson and Liv Ullman as well as Swedish actress, Gunnel Lindblum, and brought these references to Nollet for her transformation.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
But all our tone and even energy references generally go outside the band and not into our own back catalog.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
There were also historical references to people from the African continent known to be part of society at the time.
—Duncan Sayer, JSTOR Daily, 2 Oct. 2025
Again, there are references to USA Basketball and calls for a Jerry Colangelo-type, someone to establish a clear hierarchy and be singularly focused on the Cup.
—Hugh Kellenberger, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Wine director Ted Rink will perfectly pair just the right wine from his list of more than 500 references.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2025
With its references to holy water and angels, its spiritual elements have also broadened its appeal.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 1 Oct. 2025
That meant trusting our own palates, our own references, and our own culture.
—Hali Bey Ramdene, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2025
The source said Anderson brought those cinematic references straight to celebrity hairstylist John Nollet in Paris, who executed the fiery transformation.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
The actress wanted to her look to emulate French actresses like Bibi Anderson and Liv Ullman as well as Swedish actress, Gunnel Lindblum, and brought these references to Nollet for her transformation.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
But all our tone and even energy references generally go outside the band and not into our own back catalog.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for references
Noun
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Obviously, Quillan isn’t staying, but my understanding from talking to sources is Treliving continues to consider his options in terms of bringing in another forward.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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In the meantime, CEOs can find signals that point to a weakening employment from private data sources.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The King and his youngest son recently met, and though the meeting was reportedly positive, there have been suggestions of sabotage from Harry’s camp in regards to how some information has leaked.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
3 Oct. 2025
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Collier's statement made huge waves among WNBA fans, with her claims about what Engelbert said in regards to Clark leading to most of the uproar.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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McNamara documents the highs and lows of her job on social media (@vet_lauren_ on TikTok and Instagram).—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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The project documents reality but also reimagines it.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This is, in some respects, a long goodbye to all that.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Pharrell Williams, Abloh’s successor at Vuitton, and British DJ and producer Benji B were among those who came to pay their respects.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
30 Sep. 2025
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“References.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/references. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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