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reference

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


NOUN
testimonial of good character
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This volume’s collage-like spreads serve as a look book for weekend athletes and a reference work for the fashion-curious.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

One of the detectives, Kading, told Davis in reference to a deal for his information: "Nothing you say today can be used against you."

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

"For reference, these soft tissues are more than 200 million years older than the oldest dinosaur."

From Science Daily Aug. 21, 2026

Barrot did not make any reference to the Iranians' arrests in his post on Tuesday.

From Barron's Aug. 18, 2026

What myth do we share that I can reference to make you feel the power?

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri

“Cleaner and more modern, with references to the original and the simplicity and craft that’s always made it Instagram.”

From Slate Aug. 21, 2026

“Just the opening of that show alone has references to both ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark,’ so screening it in a theater can be very complicated,” she explains.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 19, 2026

"When you dive into the Iliad, you really understand that Homer was an Anatolian. You find anecdotes and cultural references that are completely unknown elsewhere," he said.

From Barron's Aug. 17, 2026

Maresca's system is its own but interestingly there are references to City's last decade as the club look to begin a new chapter.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

It was unsigned, but there were several clear references which made it plain that Bunny Corcoran, or someone purporting to be him, was the author.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt

He mostly posts humorous memes, some of which explore racial themes, and has made several comments relating to the Eatherly case online on the account and referenced his own criminal history.

From Slate Aug. 20, 2026

In early interviews discussing the film, Nolan referenced Wilson’s translation, which subsequently skyrocketed in sales.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 31, 2026

Federal judges have found that the government filed statements generated by artificial intelligence that referenced nonexistent case law, wrote briefs that ignored facts and filed declarations with inaccurate dates, the ProPublica review shows.

From Salon Jul. 30, 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

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

“What facts do they have to put Keffe D in a car in 1996? When you look at the video in 1996, do you see Keffe D?’ he added, referencing the lobby beating.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 17, 2026

Burnham -- who took power last month -- has faced some criticism for not directly referencing climate change sooner, as Britain has grappled for weeks with widespread drought, extreme heat and wildfires.

From Barron's Aug. 14, 2026

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

“You sound like your father,” he said, referencing Krazy Keith.

From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green




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