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 department announced the citation, in a Thursday Facebook post.
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Steven Martinez, jsonline.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Coleman was issued citations for stopping on a limited access roadway and having an expired registration over six months.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
The practice is already regulated in NoDa and uptown, but police say violators aren’t paying their civil citations and continue operating illegally.
—Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2026
According to the arrest citation, Byrnes was at the Jefferson County District Court for an outstanding warrant.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
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Steven Martinez, jsonline.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Coleman was issued citations for stopping on a limited access roadway and having an expired registration over six months.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
The practice is already regulated in NoDa and uptown, but police say violators aren’t paying their civil citations and continue operating illegally.
—Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2026
According to the arrest citation, Byrnes was at the Jefferson County District Court for an outstanding warrant.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for citation
Noun
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Whenever someone new arrived at the tribute point, reporters pounced on them for comment.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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This time, the pub-style stage will feature an Eagles tribute show, which also appears in a main stage format.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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In 2008, Kovach was recognized with a special commendation for his work during a fire where 40 people were rescued.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Ellenberg presented a commendation to Susan Frazer, the CEO of Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
26 Jan. 2026
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That’s one of the le Carré quotations, which is literal and metaphorical.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Feb. 2026
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Your interest in being able to toss an Alexander Pope quotation or an offhand fact about the history of saffron into a conversation is true.—
Talia Argondezzi,
New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2026
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As a result, James won’t be able to hit the 65-game minimum needed to be considered for league awards, as per the collective bargaining agreement.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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The league’s threshold to be eligible for postseason awards is 65 games.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Wandering the icy streets of Cortina in a furry hat, houndstooth coat and enough swagger to make the snowflake medal hanging from his neck jangle in agreement, Coach Snoop (as one of his beanies reads) appears in his element.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Her performance in the women's luge singles on Tuesday also marked just the second time an American has won an Olympic medal in the event.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Components of the car start coming together with a final challenger coming into full view at the last part of that quote.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Amid the blowback surrounding the controversial outing, Kid Rock took to social media Thursday to share a motivational quote from the Los Angeles Lakers star, who died in a helicopter crash in early 2020.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
7 Feb. 2026
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The win marks the latest accolade for the song, which has already earned a Grammy, Golden Globe, and Critics Choice Award, in addition to an Academy Award nomination.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
7 Feb. 2026
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African films depicting same-sex relationships have historically been censored on the continent, including those that garnered international accolades.—
Preeti Jha,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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In August, Cota was called on by then-board President Ceyshe Napa to read a land acknowledgement statement.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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But after outbreaks in 2011, 2017, 2022 and 2024, there's also open acknowledgment that measles isn't going away.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Citation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/citation. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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