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

Vance did not meet or mention the opposition leader, Péter Magyar, who then won the election in a landslide. — Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2026

That will likely put him in league with characters played by Zosia Mamet and Dianna Agron, whose character descriptions also mention a wellness tech company. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026

Noun

Guthrie’s mention of Nancy comes shortly after a woman claimed to have purchased a pink tablet that once belonged to the 84-year-old missing woman. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 10 Sep. 2026

Of course, any mention of Dart’s running opens the debate about his ability — and willingness — to protect himself. — Dan Duggan, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing mention

• honorable mention
• not to mention