Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for reference. Search instead for referenzuhren.
Definitions

reference

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


NOUN
testimonial of good character
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Jake, there’s something that Paula says to Mallory in reference to Karl that really struck me.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

McCartney’s musical time machine eventually alights on “Salesman Saint,” a reference to his father, Jim Mac, who died in 1976.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

ITA Airways welcomed the deal, saying that coming under the Lufthansa fold would help it to consolidate its role as Italy’s reference carrier.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Speak to your instructor to make sure you're ready to take the test, then get their reference number.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

A few kids groan at Ms. Saintima’s Mission: Impossible reference.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan




Vocabulary lists containing reference