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reference

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


NOUN
testimonial of good character
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You need to pick art that you think you’re going to enjoy, that speaks to you, that you have a frame of reference for.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

That is understood to be a reference to the Islamic State group, though no group has said it was behind the attack.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

The findings also provide a valuable reference point for improving quantum chemical models of phosphate-based molecules.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

With the 67-72 reference, he’s describing the price of the Blue Owl public funds in cents on the dollar.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“May I ask what this is in reference to?”

From "City Spies" by James Ponti




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