men·tion
ˈmen(t)-shən 
1
: the act or an instance of citing or calling attention to someone or something especially in a casual or incidental manner
There was hardly a mention of the plan's possible dangers.
2
: formal citation (see citation sense 3) for outstanding achievement
The journalist received special mention for her reportage on the recent advances in cancer research.
mentioned; mentioning
ˈmen(t)-sh(ə-)niŋ
: to make mention of : refer to
also
: to cite for outstanding achievement
Synonyms
Examples of mention in a Sentence
Noun
In her speech, she carefully avoided any mention of her costar.
There was barely a mention of the plan's possible dangers.
The mere mention of blood makes me ill.
I get nervous at the mention of his name.
Her contributions deserve a mention.
One other issue deserves special mention.
Verb
She's never mentioned anything to me about her husband.
I get nervous every time his name is mentioned.
They mentioned him by name.
I believe I mentioned the problem to you last week.
Most history books don't even mention the event.
As previously mentioned, his proposal has been widely criticized.
He fails to mention, however, the seriousness of the crime.
She mentioned that she would be out of the office the following day.
Recent Examples on the Web
Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 23 Apr. 2024
As the titular character, Reedus will aim for a lead drama actor nod, while his co-star Clémence Poésy, who plays nun Isabelle Carriere, being considered for a supporting mention.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 22 Apr. 2024
There is no mention of a contribution to Black Lives Matter.
—Ricardo Torres, Journal Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2024
Healy, to basically everyone’s surprise, is the main antagonist of The Tortured Poets Department, instead of Alwyn, who gets barely a mention in comparison.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 19 Apr. 2024
Ruben Fleischer is directing the movie, which garnered a mention last week at Lionsgate’s presentation at CinemaCon.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Apr. 2024
Following a 1-for-20 reverse stock split that allowed the company to avoid a delisting from the Nasdaq, an earnings call mention of AI seems to have convinced investors that the beleaguered business still has some life left.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2024
Rushdie has no interest in re-litigating The Satanic Verses
Rushdie only makes a few mentions of his 1988 book that led the supreme leader of Iran at the time to call for Rushdie's death.
—Andrew Limbong, NPR, 15 Apr. 2024
In previous board meetings, there have been mentions of providing all magnet middle and high schoolers with TARC bus passes and stipends to parents who take their children to magnet schools.
—Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 11 Apr. 2024
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2024
The mom of four then released edited footage of the phone call between the two singers to prove her side of the story, but West noticeably did not mention the lyric during the call.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 24 Apr. 2024
Immigration is a big issue for many voters in the 2024 presidential election, not to mention responses to climate change and conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza require international coordination.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 24 Apr. 2024
The film had received the special jury mention at Cannes the same year.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 24 Apr. 2024
That’s a meaningful reduction in gasoline use and emissions, not to mention more than $500 a year off the typical owner’s fuel bill, according to EPA estimates.
—Detroit Free Press, 23 Apr. 2024
Not to mention that it’s even earned a near-perfect 4.5-star rating on the site, thanks to its impeccable quality and sleek style.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2024
Incidentally, of the three corners mentioned earlier in this piece, Reid has FSU’s Jones going in the fifth round (157th), Stiggers going with the third pick of the sixth round (179) and Anusiem going undrafted.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2024
Plus, this pair is available in just about every color imaginable, including forest green, coral, sky blue, orange, and soft lime (not to mention a few prints, too).
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 22 Apr. 2024
Noun
There is, accordingly, no mention of Caruth being fined on NASCAR’s account on X, formerly Twitter, on the organization's website or on a site that tracks penalties assessed to drivers.
—Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 23 Apr. 2024
As the titular character, Reedus will aim for a lead drama actor nod, while his co-star Clémence Poésy, who plays nun Isabelle Carriere, being considered for a supporting mention.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 22 Apr. 2024
There is no mention of a contribution to Black Lives Matter.
—Ricardo Torres, Journal Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2024
Healy, to basically everyone’s surprise, is the main antagonist of The Tortured Poets Department, instead of Alwyn, who gets barely a mention in comparison.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 19 Apr. 2024
Ruben Fleischer is directing the movie, which garnered a mention last week at Lionsgate’s presentation at CinemaCon.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Apr. 2024
Following a 1-for-20 reverse stock split that allowed the company to avoid a delisting from the Nasdaq, an earnings call mention of AI seems to have convinced investors that the beleaguered business still has some life left.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2024
Rushdie has no interest in re-litigating The Satanic Verses
Rushdie only makes a few mentions of his 1988 book that led the supreme leader of Iran at the time to call for Rushdie's death.
—Andrew Limbong, NPR, 15 Apr. 2024
In previous board meetings, there have been mentions of providing all magnet middle and high schoolers with TARC bus passes and stipends to parents who take their children to magnet schools.
—Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 11 Apr. 2024
Verb
As mentioned, the WHY200 offers the comfort and space of a larger vessel.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2024
The mom of four then released edited footage of the phone call between the two singers to prove her side of the story, but West noticeably did not mention the lyric during the call.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 24 Apr. 2024
Immigration is a big issue for many voters in the 2024 presidential election, not to mention responses to climate change and conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza require international coordination.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 24 Apr. 2024
The film had received the special jury mention at Cannes the same year.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 24 Apr. 2024
That’s a meaningful reduction in gasoline use and emissions, not to mention more than $500 a year off the typical owner’s fuel bill, according to EPA estimates.
—Detroit Free Press, 23 Apr. 2024
Not to mention that it’s even earned a near-perfect 4.5-star rating on the site, thanks to its impeccable quality and sleek style.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2024
Incidentally, of the three corners mentioned earlier in this piece, Reid has FSU’s Jones going in the fifth round (157th), Stiggers going with the third pick of the sixth round (179) and Anusiem going undrafted.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2024
Plus, this pair is available in just about every color imaginable, including forest green, coral, sky blue, orange, and soft lime (not to mention a few prints, too).
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 22 Apr. 2024
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