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reference

[ref-er-uhns, ref-ruhns] / ˈrɛf ər əns, ˈrɛf rəns /


NOUN
testimonial of good character
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STRONGEST


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Anytime I see an encampment that has kids’ toys, things that reference back to the lives of children, it hits hard.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

The Home Office says a crime reference number on its own is not treated as proof that domestic abuse has occurred.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

The NPT makes no reference to uranium enrichment or plutonium recycling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Sounds of the Universe, in London's Soho, was the only place in the British capital to receive the coveted records, which were sold in a plain white sleeve without any reference to the Stones.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

He’s making a cultural reference that she’s ignorant of again, she’s sure.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti




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