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
James Abbott, Space.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Guthrie's pacemaker was another investigation focus that law enforcement mentioned last week.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
There is little mention of due process or debts being paid, agreements and treaties being broken, contracts and legal boundaries being dissolved.
—Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026
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Verb
Not to mention, as drone technology evolves, there has been a significant trickle-down of features and functionality to less expensive models.
—James Abbott, Space.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Guthrie's pacemaker was another investigation focus that law enforcement mentioned last week.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
Noun
The Times reached out to the city of Beverly Hills on Friday for a response to Brown’s comments concerning the incident, including his mention of possible legal action.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
There is little mention of due process or debts being paid, agreements and treaties being broken, contracts and legal boundaries being dissolved.
—Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mention
Verb
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Leaphorn then notices a radiator leak, and says that whoever sped off couldn't have gone far.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Feb. 2026
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Of course, most of them have been too drunk to notice.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Hall, citing Toney's age and health condition, asked Rudofsky to consider a 72-month sentence; almost five years below the low end of the guideline sentencing range of 131 to 164 months in prison.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Feb. 2026
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The owners’ fervent desire for a salary cap and the players being resolute in their opposition to a cap is often cited as the main point of contention between the sides.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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The commendation marked a tonal change for the two offices.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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While Verizon was in the hot seat, AT&T received some commendation from senators over its handling of the situation.—
Julia Shapero,
The Hill,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The police chiefs did not specify how much of each drug officers found in the home.—
Chase Rogers,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Feb. 2026
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While the exact weight of this candle isn’t specified, the new trough candles are similar to past versions ALDI has released, which have been around 32 ounces.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Feb. 2026
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Amid the glut of fashion week front rows, awards season after-parties, and talk show appearances, the star of Heated Rivalry has established himself as a real player in the style game.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
25 Feb. 2026
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The award ceremony would be held on December 7, with the president himself slated to act as master of ceremonies.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Melissa Terras, a professor of digital cultural heritage at the University of Edinburgh, noted that while the medium is exciting, its success depends on long-term industrial commitment.—
Munis Raza,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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But their club’s absence from UEFA competition will be noted.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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The hearing is expected to be an official acknowledgment that the four men were wrongly accused, prosecuted and imprisoned.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Feb. 2026
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Mayoral press conferences and news releases began to include a running tally of involuntary transportations—an acknowledgment, perhaps, of some outer limit to the power of asking nicely from a screen.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Endurance meets firepower Performance analytics conducted so far indicate confidence in the MQ-9B’s ability to carry long-range weapons over significant distances while maintaining its hallmark persistence and endurance.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Feb. 2026
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But Dyke’s comments indicated broader price hikes could be on the horizon.—
Robert Ferris,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Mention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mention. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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