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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South Florida already has the scientific talent, public-sector partnerships and business expertise to lead in environmental innovation — not to mention the advanced institutions, such as Florida Atlantic, that train the next generation of leaders. — Steven Vollmer, Sun Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026 The coal industry is not coming back from its inexorable slide toward irrelevance, not to mention its catastrophic effect on the environment. — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026 For example, things like cosmic radiation and solar storms can wreak havoc on sensitive electronic devices, not to mention issues such as cooling data centers without normal airflow and ensuring data centers in orbit communicate effectively. — Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 31 Oct. 2026 That novel posted slower sales during its Covid release, not to mention the film bowed soon after the Actors Strike ended in 2023. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 29 Oct. 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 5 Nov. 2026.

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