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

Examples of not to mention in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
The mindfulness content will include meditation exercises, but also content from doctors, therapists and psychologists, not to mention former ABC News correspondent Dan Harris, who left ABC five years ago to focus on his meditation company. Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026 Not having him on the floor makes the Lakers more ordinary from a positional-size standpoint, not to mention that James led the entire league in fast-break points. Law Murray, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026 Complete the Look Caviar Dinner Party Outfit Ryan’s monochromatic dinner party look is effortlessly elegant, not to mention its standout piece — a mock neck sweater — is a reliable base layer for fall. Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2026 Small and agile, cockroaches can get into places where conventional robots or drones can’t – not to mention people. Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for not to mention

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Not to mention.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20to%20mention. Accessed 15 Sep. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on not to mention

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster