How to Use not to mention in a Sentence

not to mention

phrase
  • There’s all the fall feels, not to mention that the cover is to die for!
    — Elizabeth Wellington Rollins, PEOPLE, 23 Aug. 2026
  • This can add to the cost of the project, not to mention the stress of ownership.
    — Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 27 July 2026
  • This means just the water in your tub could weigh hundreds of pounds, not to mention the tub itself.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 July 2026
  • Hoping things will work out on their own is how such systems, not to mention friendships, fail.
    — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Her full, straight-across bangs sit just above her brows, adding to the retro shape, not to mention the resemblance.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 1 Sep. 2026
  • And that’s not to mention the dozens that have already opened since January.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026
  • Teams are trying to learn themselves, not to mention their opponents.
    — Zach Berman, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Norman rule helped shape both our churches and our laws, not to mention the language that this sentence is written in.
    — John Phipps, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026
  • In his native New England, he was always revered, not to mention feared.
    — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Then there are numerous stages of edits, not to mention a full photoshoot and often a video shoot.
    — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Prolonged time sitting in front of computers can result in poor posture, not to mention aches and pains.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 July 2026
  • Of course, keeping an open flame going inside your home at all times can be dangerous, not to mention a hassle.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026
  • The novelty of the concession is what makes the price worth it (and not to mention that matcha is expensive).
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Tran says the hairstyle was concocted with Liu's outfit in mind, not to mention her overall vibe.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 16 July 2026
  • Truth is, this Fire sign invests so much of their time (not to mention pride themselves) on being impressive.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
  • There’s too much unknown for a player who’s critical to this defense — not to mention one taking up a lot of salary-cap space.
    — Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 28 July 2026
  • Often these kinds of criticisms can be dismissed as a matter of taste, not to mention prejudice.
    — Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026
  • That’s not to mention the Chris Sale trade, or the failure to re-sign Alex Bregman.
    — Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 28 July 2026
  • All of this can lead to higher repair costs, not to mention shortening your vehicle’s lifespan.
    — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Here, Lange has once again shined light on a rather impressive watch, not to mention a technical powerhouse.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The track needed to be designed, built and made safe before cars could get on it, not to mention all of the fan areas and other logistics.
    — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
  • There’s almost always an awkward phase—not to mention the regret and questioning of identity that goes along with it.
    — Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 6 July 2026
  • But the process of navigating foreign road rules—not to mention parts of the world that are new to you, in general—can be overwhelming.
    — Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Breaking down a whole watermelon can be intimidating, to say the least, not to mention messy.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2026
  • 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
  • Rents are higher, and for far too many, homeownership is simply out of reach, not to mention the rising cost of healthcare and childcare.
    — Mario Cilento, New York Daily News, 7 Sep. 2026
  • And it has been followed by so many additional episodes of reporting, not to mention a Pulitzer Prize.
    — Dan Shanoff, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • James’s close narration imbues the book with intimacy, not to mention humor.
    — Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026
  • But this is the wrestling business, not to mention Brock Lesnar who has now retired twice from WWE.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • An abundance of hints, clues and other helpful items await, not to mention a bonus Custom Wordle and plenty more.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026

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