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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

archives cyclopedia dictionary encyclopedia source thesaurus

Example Sentences

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Your list of potential references is short at the start of your career, so each one carries outsize significance.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

While “Is God Is” makes no overt references to modern politics or social mores, Harris’ writing is in constant conversation with our uniquely infernal times.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

The song's hiccupy beat, and zany references to jam roly poly and custard left Europe bewildered.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Descriptions moved easily from the physical to the symbolic and were incomplete without a range of references to poets and philosophers.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton