quotes

NOUN

repetition of something spoken or written by someone

Synonyms

WEAK

citation citing cutting excerpt extract passage quote recitation reference saying selection

NOUN

financial estimate

Synonyms

WEAK

bid bid price charge cost current price figure market price price price named published price quote rate stated price tender

VERB

repeat something spoken, written by another

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cite name recall refer to

STRONG

adduce attest detail excerpt extract instance paraphrase parrot proclaim recite recollect reference retell

Antonyms

STRONG

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Example Sentences

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Mr. Romm complicates matters further by adding quotes from other sources to Stobaeus’ selections, diluting the book’s ability to show us the anthologist’s true intent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

His custom designs range variously include the Miesha name, a half-lady ghost-butterfly, splattered imagery, quotes in cursive and barbed wire lettering.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

“Down South” quotes the repeated “oh yeahs” from the Beatles’ “I’ll Get You,” while the undulating introduction to “Mountain Top” hints at “I Am the Walrus.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

“There was this fear of making a mistake — air quotes — that would lead to two Republicans in the runoff.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

At this stage, the accuracy of the quotes have not been disputed.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker