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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That’s not to mention the events like graduations and baptisms that have been hosted at the convention center, too. — Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2026 But the difference between a light edit and a total rewrite is vast and expensive—one gynecologist treating the wives of Silicon Valley entrepreneurs reportedly charges up to $30,000 for an appointment—not to mention unnecessary. — Valerie Monroe, Allure, 21 Sep. 2026 The slate reached from Doechii to Katseye to Mitski, not to mention her old doughnut-shop friend Chappell Roan. — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2026 That same day, the CAP members were encouraged by their leaders, not to mention their lobbyists at Venable LLP, to share their personal stories with representatives. — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 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 25 Sep. 2026.

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