Synonyms for Citation
Definition of citation
noun
- an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement
- (law) the act of citing (as of spoken words or written passages or legal precedents etc.)
- a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage; "the student's essay failed to list several important citations"; "the acknowledgments are usually printed at the front of a book"; "the article includes mention of similar clinical cases"
5 synonyms found
Writing tips for "citation"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like commendation, credit, mention can replace "citation" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 5 alternatives available, "citation" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Citation" in song lyrics
See how citation is used in real songs:
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"So listen to the doctor, when he spits this citation"
Billy Cook f/ Congo, Talent, Kizzo — B.A.B.U. -
"Could you come to my rescue? Lord cause I'm facing a citation"
Gospel Gangstas — Once Was Blind -
"Finds out I'm underage, now he's writin a citation"
Murs — Morocco Mike