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references

NOUN

remark, citation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

allusion hint innuendo mention note quotation

STRONG

advertence associating attributing connecting implication indicating insinuation mentioning plug relating resource source stating

WEAK

bringing up pointing out

NOUN

testimonial of good character

Synonyms

STRONGEST

character endorsement recommendation tribute

STRONG

certificate certification credentials

WEAK

good word

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disapproval

NOUN

printed matter with information

Synonyms

STRONGEST

evidence writing

STRONG

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“Fortissimo” dates from two years earlier than “The Pond,” but it has left overt landscape references behind.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

“You don’t have to be afraid of the same references, of this sound, this type of music. It’s not just reggaeton or just rap.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

The review also references studies involving the roundworm Caenorhabditis elegans.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

Lace your obituary with references to these inspiring aspects of your life.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

A recent review of the subject contained references to 215 papers reporting or discussing unfavorable upsets in the balance of insect populations caused by pesticides.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson