reference
noun
an act or instance of referring.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The mix of star power, eye-popping wealth and references to an ancient wedding tradition made the saga an instant media obsession in China.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
Orange County Rep. Young Kim has removed several references to President Trump from her campaign website as she tries to broaden her appeal to voters in a race against fellow Republican Rep. Ken Calvert.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
Still, references to dark chapters of his decades in absolute power are tightly censored in public discourse.
From Barron's ● Sep. 6, 2026
The acknowledgment comes after Reuters reported that Kennedy directed CDC Director Erica Schwartz to remove references to two Pennsylvania deaths from the agency’s national measles count after questioning whether the disease contributed to them.
From Salon ● Sep. 6, 2026
I read an article about Nirvana on one visit, and it didn’t have any references to honey mustard dressing or lettuce.
From "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky
