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

2 of 2

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
As mentioned, new episodes will drop the following day (Fridays) on Peacock. — Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 9 July 2026 As mentioned earlier, the Lightcamp in the photos is just a concept, not the finished production model. — New Atlas, 9 July 2026
Noun
Their food might be the first mention in Talat’s many accolades, but their bar program can’t be ignored. — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026 Note that several places below mention compounded GLP-1 medications in their deals. — Jay Sparks, USA Today, 5 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
  • Those who noticed the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.
    — CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
  • Clear a shelf, soften a room, or give yourself space to notice what has been quietly building in the background.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2026
Definition of notice
Verb
  • Coleman cites Collins, Platner’s opponent, as the resilient Republican who doesn’t always toe the party line, keeping her constituency more in mind in her decision-making.
    — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 9 July 2026
  • Lawyers for the defendants filed a motion to dismiss Roja’s case on Monday, citing the plaintiff’s failure to comply with discovery demands.
    — Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
Definition of cite
Noun
  • 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
  • But precise passes that squeeze the maximum gain out of plays will receive extra commendation.
    — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 24 June 2026
Definition of commendation
Verb
  • Harry last saw his father in February 2024, shortly after it was announced that the monarch was undergoing treatment for cancer, though the palace never specified the type.
    — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • Health officials declined to identify the facilities or to specify reasons, other than saying that the long-term care industry opens facilities and increases or decreases beds based on business factors.
    — Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 5 July 2026
Definition of specify
Noun
  • Both are well in the hunt for the World Cup’s Golden Boot award, having scored crucial winning goals for their countries almost every step of the way.
    — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 11 July 2026
  • Chung recently received her first award from the National Institutes of Health for a research project to understand how genetically identical cells respond differently to stimuli, such as treatments or environmental cues.
    — Rachel Martin, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026
Definition of award
Verb
  • Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller also spoke on Monday and reiterated the central bank's commitment to its 2% inflation target, while noting the pros and cons of forward guidance.
    — Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 7 July 2026
  • The announcement noted that the DMV is already using Claude to improve customer service and reduce wait times.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Definition of note
Noun
  • There was not, however, a single mention made or acknowledgement of the finding against McGregor in 2024.
    — Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 11 July 2026
  • Even a simple internal acknowledgment that a moment is difficult, and that support is available, can make a meaningful difference to the people carrying the most weight.
    — Aaron Wolowiec, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of acknowledgment
Verb
  • Designed for evolving missions The latest award follows an earlier Titan procurement by JIATF-401, indicating continued confidence in the platform.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026
  • The motion is unlikely to pass, but indicates how deeply politicized the issue has become.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
Definition of indicate

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