not to mention

phrase

Synonyms of not to mentionnext
: not even yet counting or considering : and notably in addition
a proposal that's risky and expensive, not to mention unethical

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Freedom matters to you more than keeping up with traditions, which is where your financial savviness comes into play, not to mention rebellion. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026 With some primaries still underway, not to mention the November general elections in which every House seat and 35 Senate seats are up for a vote, the number of new faces expected in the upcoming Congress will only increase. Chad De Guzman, Time, 14 Aug. 2026 This defies any historical precedent, not to mention the basic economic logic of comparative advantage that most other countries follow. Michael B. G. Froman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Aug. 2026 On the entertainment side, American singer, entrepreneur and reality television star (not to mention lil’ sister of Toni Braxton), Trina Braxton will be joining the party in conjunction with Wild Fork Foods, making lobster rolls for the guests. Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for not to mention

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“Not to mention.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20to%20mention. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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