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references

NOUN

remark, citation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

allusion hint innuendo mention note quotation

STRONG

advertence associating attributing connecting implication indicating insinuation mentioning plug relating resource source stating

WEAK

bringing up pointing out

NOUN

testimonial of good character

Synonyms

STRONGEST

character endorsement recommendation tribute

STRONG

certificate certification credentials

WEAK

good word

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disapproval

NOUN

printed matter with information

Synonyms

STRONGEST

evidence writing

STRONG

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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

The review also references studies involving the roundworm Caenorhabditis elegans.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

Colbert mocked his “useless degree in theater arts,” sang about his love of musicals and made dozens of references to his most fanatical passion: J.R.R.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Conversely, the Bible contains countless references to revenge.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

And he knows all these cool cultural references that make her feel kind of stupid.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti