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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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Pierre likens Jordan to a massive puzzle that Stewart is trying to piece together without any instructions or even a reference.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 17, 2026

Some lyrics make reference to Bridgers' engagement, and eventual break-up, with Irish actor Paul Mescal, and the record is dedicated to her father, who died a few years ago.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

It did not make any reference to Ukraine's attacks but said it was "taking into account current logistical constraints".

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

“It’s been comedy to watch,” McElligott said, in reference to the market’s latest abrupt change of heart.

From MarketWatch Aug. 10, 2026

“At one point, when Bobby was talking to Davis, who was in Iceland,” Saidy said, “Bobby made a reference to one of the Icelandic Chess Federation officials as being ‘stupid.’

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

The “G3” in the company name references a nickname for the third generation of the Gallo clan, but Gallo and G3 Enterprises are legally independent companies, Bream said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

For example, Bloom’s study found that references to remote work and diversity, equity and inclusion have dropped in recent years.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

Nabizada also received a number of written references from Edinburgh's Afghan community stating that he was of previous good character.

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

"While historians have occasionally noted these remarks, they have generally treated them as unexplained references," said Prof Licence.

From Science Daily Aug. 11, 2026

Periodicals devoted to the subject appeared, and references to its doctrines pervaded popular literature.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos

In defense, Carvalho’s lawyers referenced an earlier district review: “You have ignored the results of your prior inquiries into the AllHere matter, which cleared Mr. Carvalho of any misconduct.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 2026

The detective referenced bank statements showing money from the victim entering Bush's business account and pointed out that at no point did he make any payments to the plan the victim thought she had purchased.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

Flavio Bolsonaro teared up as he referenced his father, who appeared in an AI-generated video.

From Barron's Jul. 25, 2026

Khan, as a member of Mamdani’s transition team, had interviewed candidates for the role of EDC president and referenced the idea of reining in corporate power.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

Brandon’s father, referenced in the play but never seen, is off somewhere in the Third World, volunteering for Doctors Without Borders.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove

McGurn also said the company’s social media platform is entering into an expanded content phase, referencing a new service that will allow traders will pay for instant access to the president’s Truth Social posts.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 10, 2026

“It should be an amount paid out at some point, and that would show up in a 990,” he said, referencing the name of the tax return filed by nonprofits, which is public.

From Salon Aug. 1, 2026

While he was running to be elected prime minister, Carney vowed to solve it with an "elbows up" approach - referencing a combative style of hockey coined by the late Gordie Howe himself.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

In its series finale in late June, the show paid tribute to Reiner with a line of dialogue referencing his 1987 classic “The Princess Bride.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

Everyone’s referencing the walkout without actually being specific.”

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro




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