1
as in to notice
to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically
you only mentioned in passing some of your accomplishments
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2
as in to cite
to give as an example
mentioned several legal precedents in support of her argument
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as in commendation
a formal recognition of an achievement or praiseworthy deed
received a special mention for her submission to the exhibition of local artists
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Recent Examples of mention
Joseph Strauss, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
Both the doctors and Doyley mentioned recommendations from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
—CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
Alanna Durkin Richer, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Congrats on the first Whole Lotta Red mention.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 13 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Coleman did not mention Vance in his public remarks on March 10, which included heaps of praise on Vance’s boss.
—Joseph Strauss, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
Both the doctors and Doyley mentioned recommendations from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
—CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
Noun
At a news conference Thursday, a reporter asked the special agent in charge of the FBI’s Norfolk field office, Dominique Evans, if there was a mention of the ongoing war in Iran.
—Alanna Durkin Richer, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Congrats on the first Whole Lotta Red mention.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mention
Verb
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Consider what success actually looks like in your daily life, and notice which efforts deserve your attention.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Those who noticed the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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State officials also cited a government code that protects names of superintendent applicants from public release.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2026
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Earlier Monday, citing severe weather, the Federal Aviation Administration ordered ground stops at Hartsfield-Jackson and Charlotte Douglas International Airport, along with ground delays at JFK and Newark Liberty International Airport.—
Rio Yamat,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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Gallrein received several commendations while serving, including four Bronze Star Medals and two Presidential Unit Citations.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Mar. 2026
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In 2021, Valentin was awarded the Ribbon of Valor, an internal commendation for those who serve with honor and distinction during special details.—
Vivian Salama,
The Atlantic,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Nesta also wrote on Facebook that Delgado had once donated to one of his prior campaigns, but did not specify which campaign nor the value of the donation.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2026
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No back orders, unless specified by the individual vendor.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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During the ceremony, Kidman and Moulin Rouge costar Ewan McGregor presented the award for Best Picture.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
17 Mar. 2026
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Following her roles in Marty Supreme and I Love LA, Odessa A’zion swiftly emerged as one of Hollywood’s new darlings and a key character of this awards season.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Government officials noted the island’s drift away from Confucian values.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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Some 80 oil and gas tankers a day typically traversed the Strait of Hormuz before the war, The New York Times noted.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The announcement follows Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel's acknowledgment that officials from Cuba and the United States have engaged in discussions to address bilateral differences between the two countries.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
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No-budget filmmaking is an especially American folly-slash-miracle, the dreams of the anonymous cauldroned in backyards and basements in hopes of acknowledgement.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Clerk’s Office indicated that these numbers are on par with other primary elections in the county.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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However, that same report indicates the United States is not currently pushing for action against members of the Castro family, who are still widely seen as the island's ultimate power brokers.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Mention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mention. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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