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 specific references to the music of the ’50s and ’60s that Fagen so dearly loves highlight a central tension in his work. — Mark Richardson, Pitchfork, 8 Nov. 2026

And so our foundation of music and our references are very aligned. — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2026

While these references have become increasingly sought-after in the secondary market, this particular example is ultra-rare. — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026

All the visual references are American Pacific Northwest and LL Bean, Gap, Ralph Lauren. — Katie Bain, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2026

The name Off the Menu references the creative appetizers served at fine dining spots, made with unusual ingredients and unexpected juxtapositions of flavors. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026

The big debate though, that Plaschke references, is whether Ohtani should continue pitching, being a two-way player, in 2027 and beyond. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

The two also clashed over Davis’s references to the Second Amendment. — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 22 Oct. 2026

Nods to history are even included in the new playground structure, which includes references to the West Side Little League and a speech given by Malcolm X at the nearby Sunset Park in 1963. — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 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