mention 1 of 2

verb

Definition of mentionnext
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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mention

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noun

ˈmen(t)-shən How to pronounce mention (audio)
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
Verb
The report doesn’t mention when ATF’s reenactments took place. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026 As of Wednesday afternoon, there were 33 reviews, though none mention the tipping policy. — Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
Noun
Some positive reviews mention the firm's competence and ability to solve tax debt effectively, while some critical feedback mentions paying more in fees than any tax relief received. — Adam Palasciano, USA Today, 21 July 2026 Yet Jackson opened his first general election rally with a 19-minute speech that focused on his opponent and sidestepped any mention of Trump at all. — Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for mention
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mention
  1. notice
  2. cite
  3. commendation
  4. specify
  5. award
  6. note
  7. acknowledgment
  8. indicate
Verb
  • If that does happen, drivers may notice smoke coming from the cabin air vents, see flames coming out the passenger side of the engine compartment, or receive a cluster warning message.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 July 2026
  • In the event of a short, drivers may notice smoke in the air vents or a warning message on their dashboard followed by flames coming from the passenger's side of the engine compartment.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026
Definition of notice
Verb
  • The department is citing Florida laws requiring adherence to Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and protecting private student information.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
  • Prosecutors allege Burke killed Rivas Hernandez and dismembered her in his garage, citing blood evidence and DNA analysis.
    — Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 22 July 2026
Definition of cite
Noun
  • The novel earned commendations from authors such as Salman Rushdie and Amitav Ghosh.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026
  • His contributions to Japanese cinema earned him the 2004 Kawakita Prize and a commendation from Japan’s Foreign Ministry in 2008.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 July 2026
Definition of commendation
Verb
  • Swinehart’s lawsuit seeks punitive and compensatory damages, although no amount is specified.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
  • Smith did not specify the type of cancer but said that the illness had spread and that Whimsy needed chemotherapy.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2026
Definition of specify
Noun
  • Both Collins and Dawsey received individual awards for their work as White House correspondents at this year’s ceremony.
    — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 25 July 2026
  • Raymond was a legitimate valedictory award for a show that had already won the Comedy Series Emmy once before in 2003.
    — Joe Reid, Vulture, 25 July 2026
Definition of award
Verb
  • But when two students are interacting with one another, Pfefferkorn noted that implies some level of institutional responsibility.
    — Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
  • As noted by The Baltimore Sun’s Jacob Calvin Meyer, Rutschman’s latest trip to the IL is his fifth in the past 394 days.
    — Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of note
Noun
  • The county and deputies involved signed an acknowledgement of the lawsuit on July 9, giving them 60 days to file an answer or motion.
    — Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • In her acknowledgments, Jacobsen pauses to remind her readers that her tale’s painstaking realism is just a literary device.
    — Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 25 July 2026
Definition of acknowledgment
Verb
  • Court records indicate he was arrested in Whatcom County, Washington, in 2022.
    — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 21 July 2026
  • The recent run-up in gasoline futures indicates prices will rise another 10 to 25 cents over the next week.
    — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
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