Synonyms of references

references 1 of 2

noun

plural of reference

1

as in sources

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sources
• quotations
• authorities
• citations
• excerpts
• extracts
• footnotes
• cross-references
• notes
• captions

2

as in regards

relation to or concern with something specified

this reply is in reference to your last question

Synonyms & Similar Words

• regards
• respects

references

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of reference

as in documents

Related Words

• sources
• documents
• bears out
• corroborates
• validates
• refers (to)
• touches (on or upon)
• specifies
• illustrates
• names
• mentions
• instances
• substantiates
• quotes
• cites
• represents
• exemplifies
• adverts (to)
• adduces

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of references

Noun

The most chatter from fans of Roku City — yes, a screen saver has many, many devotees — springs from the Easter eggs, a revolving selection of more than 40 pop-culture moments and nostalgic references that populate the screen. — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026

No family references existed in the databases to make a DNA match, so the case went cold again. — Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026

The agency last visited the building in February 2025, filing a report that does not include any references to utility or electricity issues. — Conor Wight, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026

The notes included references to the crime scene that may not have been public at the time they were sent, including details about the location of Guthrie's Apple Watch and the smashed floodlight in her backyard. — Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026

The lyrics may be sparse with fashion references, but Charli saves plenty of room for clothes in the 42-minute companion film released alongside the album. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 31 July 2026

As a result, the grant applications — including UC Davis’ — contained references to those issues, Handy said. — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026

Cape Fear isn’t simply adding modern references to make its story feel more timely. — Andrew Webster, The Verge, 31 July 2026

The matrix of pop-culture references is also so clear in the casting. — Holden Seidlitz, New Yorker, 26 July 2026

Verb

Small Town Girls references two shootings, a reference to the gun violence that’s a staple of American life, now more than ever. — Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026