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
In response, the office said a citation docket may be better suited.
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Tessa Bentulan, Baltimore Sun, 18 July 2025
Excluding nursing homes, Southwest Ohio has seen at least 19 immediate jeopardy citations issued to hospitals and psychiatric facilities since 2015.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, The Enquirer, 17 July 2025
Watson was also fined nearly $1,400 for the citation.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 16 July 2025
The south Sacramento numbers were part of the more than 34,500 citations issued by the CHP statewide during the patrol’s Independence Day weekend enforcement crackdown.
—Darrell Smith
july 9, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2025
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Tessa Bentulan, Baltimore Sun, 18 July 2025
Excluding nursing homes, Southwest Ohio has seen at least 19 immediate jeopardy citations issued to hospitals and psychiatric facilities since 2015.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, The Enquirer, 17 July 2025
Watson was also fined nearly $1,400 for the citation.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 16 July 2025
The south Sacramento numbers were part of the more than 34,500 citations issued by the CHP statewide during the patrol’s Independence Day weekend enforcement crackdown.
—Darrell Smith
july 9, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for citation
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During the Nashville stop of the group's latest world tour, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin interrupted the band's usual set list to pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, the rock legend who died Tuesday, July 22, at 76.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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The memorial grounds pay tribute to this beloved Moroccan king through its mausoleum which holds the tombs of Mohammed V and his two sons — the late King Hassan II and Prince Abdallah.—
Tiffany Leigh,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Chris Copan was presented with a letter of commendation at the town’s annual Town Meeting for his actions at Woburn District Court on April 14.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
7 May 2025
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In keeping with tradition, the Mass will include a homily and communion and end with a final commendation and farewell.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2025
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The cozy sweaters have their names emblazoned with the teenage milestone written in quotations above their birthday (December 21).—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
19 May 2025
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Consider using academic transcription to create a verifiable, searchable source that ensures quotations are correct, contexts are preserved and citations are clean.—
Beth Worthy,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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State officials who spoke to CNN for this story say they were given no explanation for why the awards were reduced or increased this cycle.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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The award recognizes breakthrough innovations in agricultural engineering that improve efficiency, sustainability and productivity.—
Richard Bishop,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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The team is led by 23-year-old Sika Koné, who brings valuable WNBA and World Cup experience to a squad eager to add to Mali’s impressive collection of eight AfroBasket medals.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Additionally, more than two dozen Republican states and Guam are urging the National Collegiate Athletic Association to re-award medals and accolades to female college athletes who felt cheated when playing with biological males.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
25 July 2025
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The Miami Dolphins’ 2025 offseason started with a telling quote from general manager Chris Grier.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
14 July 2025
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The New York Times assembled a rail of escape-from-New-York quotes from business leaders.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
14 July 2025
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Oval Beach often receives accolades as one of the best beaches in Michigan.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
13 July 2025
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Mayer previously ran the Mentors at Cordova High program and was awarded the 2012 Rancho Cordovan of the Year accolade.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
12 July 2025
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Comey's firing also raises questions about political retaliation, given her father's long-standing feud with Trump and the DOJ's recent acknowledgment of an investigation into James Comey.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 July 2025
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The figures Mirga-Tas depicts are mostly survivors of the Romani holocaust of World War II, or their descendants; the series demands an acknowledgment of the genocide, in which hundreds of thousands of Roma were murdered by Nazi Germany and its collaborators between 1939 and 1945.—
Melissa Harris,
Artforum,
10 July 2025
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“Citation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/citation. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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