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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
Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2025
Now, some people might get the wrong idea that Pluribus shares the same universe as Saul and Bad, but are those meta references just too much fun to resist?
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
That’s not to say that all references to being logged on flop.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
Other looks seen in the clip include references to AppleTV's Severance, Labubu, Beyoncé and one of Ripa's newest hobbies, mahjong.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Grokipedia’s page about Semafor includes three references to The New York Times, which Musk often railed against for being left-leaning.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 29 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
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
Verb
Two cars named Above and Beyond with subtle but unmistakable nautical references—including the port and starboard colors on a boat’s lights, along with design motifs of several famous superyachts.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2025
Now, some people might get the wrong idea that Pluribus shares the same universe as Saul and Bad, but are those meta references just too much fun to resist?
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
That’s not to say that all references to being logged on flop.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
Other looks seen in the clip include references to AppleTV's Severance, Labubu, Beyoncé and one of Ripa's newest hobbies, mahjong.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Grokipedia’s page about Semafor includes three references to The New York Times, which Musk often railed against for being left-leaning.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 29 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
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
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
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No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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This rule would also change the way the EPA considers risk to workers in regards to toxic chemicals.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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When details couldn't be verified, NPR corroborated information with immigration experts, activists, and a developer for an app that documents confrontations with federal agents.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
29 Oct. 2025
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Offering strikingly intimate access to a real, unfolding love triangle, the film documents all sides of what is usually kept behind closed doors.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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How are these pieces of art in certain respects?—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
29 Oct. 2025
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But now, instead, there would be tea for the people streaming in to pay their respects.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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“References.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/references. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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