Showing Results for "quotes"

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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He gave one of his most famous quotes in the aftermath, words that reflected his frustration but also his fierce determination.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“For his son’s sake,” writes Mr. Romm, “he began compiling quotes from those texts, drawing on works of all types, both poetry and prose.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Now, he uses this technology for work, whether looking for relevant quotes in his notes or creating a scheduling app for the Paris bureau where he’s based.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Anonymous quotes, drive-by commentary and incendiary mailers may be standard campaign fare.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

That counselor said ghosts—she used finger quotes around the word—are often manifestations of a guilty conscience.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson