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something mentioned in a text as providing related and especially supporting information
the author's argument is interesting, but the lack of references makes me wonder if it can be proven
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Recent Examples of references
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
Even more than usual, critics and Dylanologists scrutinized Modern Times for references and allusions, finding words and melodies paraphrased from the works of Muddy Waters, Bing Crosby, and the Roman poet Ovid.
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Al Shipley,
SPIN,
29 June 2026
Reynolds tracks the willingness of northern partisans—Carl Schurz, Horace Greeley, Lyman Trumbull, and even Sumner himself—to abandon that cause by the dwindling references to Jamestown and Plymouth.
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James Traub,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
When the pitch is polished but the references are shaky, believe the references.
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Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
All references to the incident – and the shocking footage of it – had been scrubbed from Chinese social media.
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Sylvie Zhuang,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
Born in Brooklyn to a Haitian father and a Puerto Rican mother, Basquiat drew on a wide range of cultural references that shaped both his life and his work.
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Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Coffin layers references ranging from Citizen Kane to Casablanca, alongside nods to Universal monster movies and The Blob.
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Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
26 June 2026
Layered within the show’s heartfelt humor is also sophisticated wordplay and cultural references.
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Liz Regalia,
Parents,
23 June 2026
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
Beyond silhouette, there was a clear return to authenticity through natural fibers, earthy palettes and references to the outdoors.
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Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
Even more than usual, critics and Dylanologists scrutinized Modern Times for references and allusions, finding words and melodies paraphrased from the works of Muddy Waters, Bing Crosby, and the Roman poet Ovid.
—
Al Shipley,
SPIN,
29 June 2026
Reynolds tracks the willingness of northern partisans—Carl Schurz, Horace Greeley, Lyman Trumbull, and even Sumner himself—to abandon that cause by the dwindling references to Jamestown and Plymouth.
—
James Traub,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
When the pitch is polished but the references are shaky, believe the references.
—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
All references to the incident – and the shocking footage of it – had been scrubbed from Chinese social media.
—
Sylvie Zhuang,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
Born in Brooklyn to a Haitian father and a Puerto Rican mother, Basquiat drew on a wide range of cultural references that shaped both his life and his work.
—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Coffin layers references ranging from Citizen Kane to Casablanca, alongside nods to Universal monster movies and The Blob.
—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
26 June 2026
Layered within the show’s heartfelt humor is also sophisticated wordplay and cultural references.
—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
23 June 2026
Verb
Small Town Girls references two shootings, a reference to the gun violence that’s a staple of American life, now more than ever.
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Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for references
Noun
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The budget is also expected to include additional funding for Fair Fares and NYC Kids RISE, a college savings plan program, sources told The News.
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Late last week, it was reported that Mangione had been in talks with federal prosecutors about a possible plea deal, but that had fallen aside, sources familiar with the matter said.
Noun
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And if an enclosure isn't tightly secured, your chickens will escape and wander off without any regards for property lines.
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As well as the latest and greatest of the Adult Swim slate, Head of Development Cameron Tang spoke with regards to their shorts program Smalls and its role in developing new series and turning artists into series creators.
Verb
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Her husband documents the front, and their photojournalist friend goes missing in Gaza.
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Set among an energetic but conflicted group of HIV/AIDS activists in early-’90s France, 120 BPM documents a key turning point in LGBTQ+ history, as ACT UP’s approach of radical, direct action moved the cause further into the mainstream.
Noun
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Local and foreign officials walk past Khamenei's coffin after paying their respects.
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Bridget Doherty was among those who came to pay her respects.
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“References.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/references. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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