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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
This year Milwaukee is on pace to be down for traffic citations, according to Milwaukee police data.
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David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 2 Oct. 2024
Scottsdale police report 30-fold jump in short-term rental citations this year Goodyear considers special election in May.
—Joan Meiners, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
The police department has issued 30 times more citations this year than last.
—Jeremy Duda, Axios, 2 Oct. 2024
Cruise will also be required to summarize software updates expected to impact driving systems and report citations and observed violations of traffic laws.
—Kristin J. Bender, The Mercury News, 1 Oct. 2024
The citations would not come with any monetary penalties, but if a company racks up enough notices, the DMV could pull their permits.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 30 Sep. 2024
David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 2 Oct. 2024
Scottsdale police report 30-fold jump in short-term rental citations this year Goodyear considers special election in May.
—Joan Meiners, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
The police department has issued 30 times more citations this year than last.
—Jeremy Duda, Axios, 2 Oct. 2024
Cruise will also be required to summarize software updates expected to impact driving systems and report citations and observed violations of traffic laws.
—Kristin J. Bender, The Mercury News, 1 Oct. 2024
The citations would not come with any monetary penalties, but if a company racks up enough notices, the DMV could pull their permits.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for citations
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Volume 1, 1929-1936 A great deal of solid history is packed into this important book, replete with quotations, statistics, references and appendices.Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2024
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Sometime late last week, spray-paint-wielding intruders turned the pink walls of this seven-bedroom mansion into a helter-skelter canvas of pop art, obscure quotations and political insinuations — the third hillside home in Los Angeles to be defaced in recent days.James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2024
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According to the Latin Recording Academy, more than 30 artists took the stage to deliver show-stopping tributes honoring the memories of key figures who made great contributions to Latin music.Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
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All of the surviving members of One Direction shared their own tributes to Payne the next day, with the band sharing a joint statement as well.Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2024
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Land acknowledgements — the recognition that Indigenous people were the original inhabitants of American land — have become more common among academics, nonprofits, companies, celebrities and even in social media bios.Kate Murphy, Axios, 16 Oct. 2024
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Land acknowledgements — the recognition that Indigenous people were the original inhabitants of American land — have become more common among academics, nonprofits, companies and celebrities and even in social media bios.Melissa Santos, Axios, 11 Oct. 2024
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“Citations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/citations. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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