1
as in tribute
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 commendation
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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Recent Examples of citation
The Michigan State Police presented him with a citation for heroism.
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Robert E. Houle, Outdoor Life, 19 Feb. 2025
These $100 citations started Tuesday under a joint program between the city and the Sacramento Regional Transit District to improve rider safety and accessibility.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 19 Feb. 2025
An Arizona senator was caught speeding but escaped without being given a citation due to a section of the Arizona State Constitution.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
The right-hand panel also shows the websites Grok accessed and presents the final output with key citations.
—Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 18 Feb. 2025
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Robert E. Houle, Outdoor Life, 19 Feb. 2025
These $100 citations started Tuesday under a joint program between the city and the Sacramento Regional Transit District to improve rider safety and accessibility.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 19 Feb. 2025
An Arizona senator was caught speeding but escaped without being given a citation due to a section of the Arizona State Constitution.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
The right-hand panel also shows the websites Grok accessed and presents the final output with key citations.
—Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for citation
Noun
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Kylie Jenner continues to pay tribute to her friend and hairstylist Jesus Guerrero.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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Hackman was recognized for his Oscar-winning performance in the film by actor Viola Davis, who paid tribute to the legendary actor after his death.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
Fox News,
1 Mar. 2025
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Each of the seven former employees interviewed for this article had received commendations, cash awards or multiple positive reviews yet were told they were being let go because of poor performance.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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There’s a picture of him with Senator Bernie Sanders taken on the steps of the Vermont state capitol; a letter from former Senator Patrick Leahy; a commendation from former Governor Peter Shumlin.—
Alana Semuels/Waitsfield,
TIME,
24 Feb. 2025
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Exploring the genre of inaugural addresses through quotations and objects from the past can help listeners better understand the opening speech of a new administration, the first act in a job that began with the taking of the oath.—
Claire Jerry,
The Conversation,
14 Jan. 2025
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Despite the patchwork libretto, Handel ingeniously parlayed Jennens’ quotations and paraphrases from the Old and New testaments into unexpected evocations of wonder and awe.—
Bob Blaisdell,
The Christian Science Monitor,
20 Dec. 2024
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Culkin was considered the Oscar frontrunner after sweeping awards season with supporting actor wins at the Golden Globes, Critics’ Choice Awards, SAG Awards and BAFTAs.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
3 Mar. 2025
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Gomez arrived at the award show with fiance Benny Blanco in tow, before co-presenting the Best Documentary Short Film and Best Documentary Feature categories alongside Samuel L. Jackson.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025
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Including relays, Maier won seven state medals, three coming Saturday.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
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Those who complete the challenge will receive a special medal in December in addition to the three individual race medals.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
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What To Know Those who are current or former employees of a company that received a quote or group insurance from United of Omaha may qualify for the settlement payment.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Quotable moments: Extract 5-7 concise, impactful statements that would make compelling social media quotes.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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And then there were the accolades—namely back-to-back AD100 honors and being named House & Garden’s 2024 Interior Designer of the Year.—
Mel Studach,
Architectural Digest,
4 Mar. 2025
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Get to know the pair with a complete relationship timeline, starting with the latest: 2025 Saldaña wins several prestigious accolades for her work in Emilia Perez, with Marco accompanying her to events including the 2025 Academy Awards.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
3 Mar. 2025
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Aim not for fleeting moments of acknowledgment, but for meaningful, enduring influence—the type that reverberates long after the moment has passed.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Several speakers offered brief acknowledgments of Argamani’s testimony before launching into criticisms of Israel.—
Rachel Wolf,
Fox News,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Citation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/citation. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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