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reference

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


NOUN
testimonial of good character
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At one point, Anna Faris jokes that the film can’t reference “It Follows” because that movie is too obscure.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

On Tuesday, the stock successfully tested its 21-day exponential moving average, a key reference point for momentum traders.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

“He might make a reference to it, just for the purpose of a coaching point. But beyond that, no. He tries to keep that low-key.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Reacting to the post, former BBC Radio 2 host Zoe Ball wrote: "You're going to need a bigger pub" - a reference to one of Spielberg's most famous films, Jaws.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

“The library will be closing shortly. Please come to the circulation desk and check out your books. Return all reference books to the reshelving cart.”

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood




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