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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Example Sentences

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References to poetry loom large in Mr. Darnielle’s “This Year,” which, as the title suggests, offers a song a day for an entire year followed by an insightful, often witty account of its origin.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

References to the Sackler family have already been removed from the award’s website, and three winners announced earlier this year received an email this week confirming the name change.

From Science Magazine • Nov. 22, 2024

References to Disneyland’s It’s a Small World ride are nestled in small pots around the Sheegogs’ attraction.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2024

References to the Creator and Nature’s God in the Declaration reflect a general theism that could be acceptable to Christians, Unitarians, deists and others.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 17, 2024

References to the theories of Ptolemy and Copernicus are thus references to their mathematical modelling of the cosmos.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton