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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But there are other financial superlatives and quirks — not to mention persistent cold feet about AI on Wall Street — that will keep many investors on the sidelines. — Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2026 There is also the issue of the scarcity of capable translators, not to mention the fact that the market for Japanese literature during Inoue’s prime was small. — Nina Mesfin, New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2026 However, the device is still much thicker than a traditional tablet, not to mention much heavier. — Marshall Honorof, PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2026 Democratic voters in the suburbs have different priorities than Democratic voters in Chicago, not to mention Democratic voters downstate. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 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 14 Nov. 2026.

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