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
Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
Mark mentioned several resources for planning your Southern Peru adventure.
—AFAR Media, 11 May 2026
Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
The one-minute spot makes no reference or mention of Collins until nearly the 30-second mark.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 7 May 2026
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Verb
Finally, Beat Shazam and Kitchen Nightmares also received renewals, though they’re not mentioned in the shows slated for next season.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
Mark mentioned several resources for planning your Southern Peru adventure.
—AFAR Media, 11 May 2026
Noun
Pacheco declined to say, and Bourgerie’s April 21 letter includes only a passing mention of the Durango incident.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
The one-minute spot makes no reference or mention of Collins until nearly the 30-second mark.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mention
Verb
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This year, though, some teammates have noticed Brunson using his voice more.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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On my visits home, my mother might at first pretend not to notice me.—
Nicholas Dawidoff,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Boston 25 News reported that Brown has a criminal history spanning nearly two decades, citing court records tied to a man with the same name and date of birth that include prior firearm and drug convictions.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
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Comer’s letter cites reporting that Altman’s pursuit of a Helion deal, which is still ongoing, would come at a lofty valuation of the power-company, boosting the company’s worth and the value of Altman’s investment.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Under the command of Captain Charles Satterlee, the vessel escorted 18 convoys, earning a special commendation for exemplary service.—
Stephen Smith,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Byrne was honored with the Navy’s highest civilian award last year as a commendation for his longstanding support for veterans and his work with numerous nonprofits.—
William Earl,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In both places, records specified that there were no injuries in all but one case.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
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The president did not specify which elements of Iran's proposal prompted his rejection.—
James LaPorta,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
Noun
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An agriculture teacher at Harmony Middle School in Osceola County was named one of five finalists for Florida’s Teacher of the Year award, the Florida Department of Education announced Monday.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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The awards were handed out at a ceremony on Sunday, March 10 and bestowed by juries of industry executives, journalists, creators, and experts.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
12 May 2026
Verb
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The higher-than-normal temperatures will not last, Larson noted.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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On one of the main topics, Beccera noted that the state needs to invest in early years education and reduce class sizes to ensure students have a strong educational foundation for their future success.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Claude has been adopted by a number of legal professionals and legal technology companies due to its sophisticated reasoning, nuanced language understanding, acknowledgment of uncertainty, and ability to handle very long documents.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Friday’s comments mark his second acknowledgment that Chinese officials may be unwilling to budge.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
16 May 2026
Verb
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After throwing three innings for Triple-A Sugar Land last week, Imai indicated a difference in major-league scouting reports contributed to his problems.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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New evidence in a study by researchers at Florida Atlantic University and the University of Central Florida found that changes in driving behavior can act as biomarkers indicating a decline in mental clarity that pre-dates major signs of dementia.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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“Mention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mention. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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