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as in commendations
a formal expression of praise
the citation for the Nobel Prize winner noted his major contributions to quantum theory
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as in awards
a formal recognition of an achievement or praiseworthy deed
a police officer who has received several citations for his work with troubled youths in the city
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as in quotations
a passage referred to, repeated, or offered as an example
in your paper be sure to include citations to back up any points you make about the play
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Recent Examples of citations
That same stretch also recorded speeds of 93 mph, 90 mph and 85 mph - all during the 30-day warning period, when no citations were issued.
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Tori Mason, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Williams noted that no citations were issued, administrative license violations brought or charges pursued.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
In response to the feedback, the city agreed to add a public health investigator position as well as an analyst to create a public dashboard for residential health complaints and citations.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026
In December, Fullerton police surprised unsuspecting drivers by handing out gift cards instead of citations during some traffic stops.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 7 Jan. 2026
The commission’s citations report shows PG&E has been hit with millions of fines over wildfires, but no apparent penalties related to substation maintenance issues.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
No injuries or damages were reported, and no citations were issued.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
According to those citations, many employees have been burned by the chemicals in the liquid that pools up in Boring’s tunnels.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
There were 19 citations issued this year across hotels, residential buildings and restaurants.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for citations
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She was honored with numerous commendations, including the Chief of Department Award for her professionalism and outstanding service.—
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In his role as an officer, Baker received multiple chief’s commendations, including one in 2011 for his role in flawlessly executing multiple critical tasks during a domestic shooting incident involving a man who allegedly shot and wounded his wife in their suburban townhouse neighborhood.—
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The organizers pledged to continue the campaign throughout awards season to ensure the public knows the names of Good and others killed by ICE agents in shootings.—
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The Golden Globes was the second awards ceremony this season to pay tribute to Reiner.—
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And details from the records, including quotations, began to trickle out last month in court filings in the Oakland case.—
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Peppered with archival drawings of The Sea Ranch, quotations from the utopian community’s founding architects, and evocative family photographs, the document eloquently illuminates the Matases’ vision for their seaside idyll.—
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In the weeks since his passing, Finn's friends, costars, and collaborators have poured out tributes to the funny man.—
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The folk radio scene in Connecticut remains strong according to Kallet, who said she has been involved in other live tributes to beloved longtime DJs.—
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He is mentioned in the study’s acknowledgements.—
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There’s still clearly a ways to go, but on this show, easy acknowledgements like that seem to make a big difference.—
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Consider shopping around, getting quotes from at least three different lenders to establish a baseline.—
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Peppered throughout the village are busts and plaques bearing quotes from Cucinelli’s favorite minds, from Mahatma Gandhi to Leonardo da Vinci.—
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Chalamet has counted a Critics Choice Award, Palm Springs International Film Festival award and a nomination at the upcoming Actor Awards among his accolades for Marty Supreme (all one year after earning the same nods for playing Bob Dylan in 2024’s A Complete Unknown).—
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Soft-spoken and grounded, Stephen White has little interest in accolades.—
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“Citations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/citations. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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