1
as in to notice
to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically
you only mentioned in passing some of your accomplishments
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2
as in to cite
to give as an example
mentioned several legal precedents in support of her argument
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as in commendation
a formal recognition of an achievement or praiseworthy deed
received a special mention for her submission to the exhibition of local artists
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Recent Examples of mention
Denise Petski, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2026
Not to mention grabbing the distinction as the fastest player in NBA history to reach 200 career made 3-pointers.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 2026
The plan makes no mention of the US’ threats to leave NATO, and the implications of that for German security, but the country’s defense minister said Berlin was considering such scenarios.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
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Verb
In addition to the films mentioned above, Sher’s credits also include Out of Sight, Contagion, Garden State, Reality Bites, Get Shorty, Man on the Moon, Gattaca, and Respect.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2026
Not to mention grabbing the distinction as the fastest player in NBA history to reach 200 career made 3-pointers.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
There’s no mention of Michael’s 1972 solo debut Got To Be There, the follow-up Ben just a few months later, 1973’s Music & Me, or 1975’s Forever Michael.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 2026
The plan makes no mention of the US’ threats to leave NATO, and the implications of that for German security, but the country’s defense minister said Berlin was considering such scenarios.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mention
Verb
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January 20 – February 18 Your voice stands out today, and people are noticing.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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Aquarius January 20 – February 18 Your voice stands out today, and people are noticing.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In April 2025, the State Department upgraded El Salvador’s travel advisory to its highest level, citing a drop in violent crimes and murders.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Hector DelaTorres, another planning board member, cited the other tall buildings that are either under construction nearby or already standing.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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Under the command of Captain Charles Satterlee, the vessel escorted 18 convoys, earning a special commendation for exemplary service.—
Stephen Smith,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Byrne was honored with the Navy’s highest civilian award last year as a commendation for his longstanding support for veterans and his work with numerous nonprofits.—
William Earl,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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One person was taken to a local hospital with injuries, according to Illinois State Police, who did not specify whether this person was in the truck or the car.—
Kris Habermehl,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The commission also specifies that these tools must be made available free of charge.—
Robert Pearlman,
ArsTechnica,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Catholic Charities received $11 million from HHS in fiscal year 2025, according to federal spending data, but the award ended as of March 31.—
Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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However, federal law requires that judges review arbitration awards with a high degree of deference and should only vacate them if there’s an extraordinary defect, such as the award was procured by fraud or the arbitrator failed to consider relevant evidence or follow basic legal principles.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Deborah Courtney drove more than two hours from from Jacksonville and noted that all citizen speakers expressed opposition.—
Bill Barrow,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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The spokesperson noted that the pilot had completed all mandatory medical examinations in compliance with regulatory requirements and held a Class I medical certification.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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The casual acknowledgement of brushing off offers of bribes alarmed some Republican activists, who will endorse a candidate for governor at their state convention on May 16.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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Steven Hager, writing in the Village Voice, in 1982, gave the burgeoning scene in the Bronx the reportorial treatment, widely recognized as the first major newspaper acknowledgment of the turntable innovation that was happening uptown.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Court filings from separate litigation indicate Khiell Dukes is Dukes’ brother and Ramsey is the rapper’s half-brother.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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This strategic move is backed by internal DressX’s own data, which indicates that users who engage with virtual try-on features see a tenfold increase in conversion rates compared to those who do not.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Mention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mention. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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