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references



NOUN
testimonial of good character
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST


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He tells the kids to act in a way so they can “be referrable. Have strong references and strong endorsements.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

One of the most detailed references dated back to 1978, giving the team an opportunity to better document the bee's biology.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

Russell's references to luck refer to a series of situations where the dice have very much fallen in Antonelli's favour.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

One of the few subtle references to President Trump came when McCartney relayed a story how the Beatles, before their Sullivan appearance, got their faces covered with bright orange makeup.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

He peppered his conversation with cryptic references to how much money he made, for instance.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis



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