Synonyms of mention

mention 1 of 2

verb

1

as in to notice

to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically

you only mentioned in passing some of your accomplishments

Synonyms & Similar Words

• notice
• cite
• specify
• note
• indicate
• quote
• suggest
• instance
• name
• explain
• introduce
• refer (to)
• touch (on or upon)
• imply
• announce
• intend
• clarify
• infer
• advert (to)
• pronounce
• publish
• drop
• designate
• signify
• point (out)
• advertise
• allude (to)
• declare
• hint (at)
• proclaim
• signal
• publicize
• interject
• elucidate
• intimate
• sound
• spell out
• bring up
• insinuate
• broadcast
• denominate
• worm
• broach
• interpose
• interpolate
• clear (up)
• explicate
• infiltrate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• forget
• ignore
• slight
• disregard
• overlook
• neglect
• pass over
• overpass

2

as in to cite

to give as an example

mentioned several legal precedents in support of her argument

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cite
• reference
• instance
• quote
• adduce
• specify
• represent
• illustrate
• exemplify
• refer (to)
• source
• touch (on or upon)
• document
• name
• corroborate
• validate
• advert (to)
• bear out
• substantiate

mention

2 of 2

noun

ˈmen(t)-shən 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• commendation
• award
• acknowledgment
• medal
• citation
• prize
• honor
• tribute
• decoration
• ribbon
• dedication
• accolade
• kudo

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of mention

Verb

Less than two weeks after Larsson signed a four-year, $60 million extension, Giannis Antetokounmpo on Monday quickly mentioned the third-year guard as a player who has impressed him. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026

Two Essential California readers mentioned the highway in their responses to our reader question last week, which asked where to find fall color in California. — Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026

Noun

The Hearst newspaper chain’s first profile of Hitler made no explicit mention of antisemitism, emphasizing instead his hatred of the Bolsheviks. — Beverly Gage, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026

The launch garnered more than 20 billion mentions and conversations on social media, Resta said, while foot traffic at Audemars Piguet stores was nonstop. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing mention

• honorable mention
• not to mention