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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
Woods was also charged Thursday with a civil traffic citation for careless driving resulting in a crash in connection with the Friday crash.
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Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
On March 27, the city and Eagle police announced in a video on social media that officers will soon begin issuing citations to vehicles parked along the stretch, where the speed limit is 55 mph.
—Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 1 Apr. 2026
California's Division of Occupational Safety and Health issued eight citations resulting in about $350,000 in fines in January.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
He was taken to the Riverside Police Department and issued citations for the two charges before being released.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
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Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
On March 27, the city and Eagle police announced in a video on social media that officers will soon begin issuing citations to vehicles parked along the stretch, where the speed limit is 55 mph.
—Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 1 Apr. 2026
California's Division of Occupational Safety and Health issued eight citations resulting in about $350,000 in fines in January.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
He was taken to the Riverside Police Department and issued citations for the two charges before being released.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for citation
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Instead, an excellent academic publisher, Edinburgh University Press, has made a fine job of it, including a cover design, at the editors’ request, in tribute to the old Hogarth Press style.—
Hermione Lee,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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Flames defenseman Zach Whitecloud received a video tribute at the first timeout of the opening period.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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San Francisco Supervisor Stephen Sherrill presented Valle with a commendation.—
Molly McCrea,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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And he was awarded multiple times for valor, including a bronze star and a Navy commendation medal.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Identify each quotation by title and author.—
Richard Lederer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Primary Zoning Contact Corrie Sharp said Tuesday that the city received one verified request for quotation from AECOM Hunt and Powers and Sons Construction working together.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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To the extent permitted by applicable law, all judgments or awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket damages (excluding attorneys’ fees) associated with participation in this Promotion and shall not include any indirect, punitive, incidental and/or consequential damages.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow break down these questions and more in the latest episode of Processing Blue, an award-winning podcast about all things Panthers.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Kagiyama beat his personal-best free skate score but still had to make do with a fourth career world championship silver in a career which includes four Olympic silvers and five total worlds medals, but no gold from either event.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
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Japan's Yuma Kagiyama, Ilia Malinin and Japan's Shun Sato celebrate with their medals at the 2026 ISU Figure Skating World Championships in Prague on March 28, 2026.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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When Michigan coach Kim Barnes Arico had each of her players bring in a quote that resonates with them, sophomore guard Olivia Olson provided one that truly encapsulates the Wolverines heading into the only women's NCAA Tournament regional final matching the top two seeds.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The price will vary; call landscape supply companies to ask for a quote.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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The three-time MVP cannot miss two more games, or he’ll be disqualified for individual accolades such as MVP and All-NBA teams.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
26 Mar. 2026
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No higher accolade can one enforcement officer pay to another.—
Dave Duffey,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2026
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The ministry’s statement marked a rare official acknowledgment that India is now importing oil from Iran, after seven years of steering clear due to US sanctions, Reuters reported.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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But an acknowledgments section is meant to thank and honor those who supported a writer along their path to publication.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Citation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/citation. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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