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
Zelenskyy did not mention the ceasefire in Oleshky during a remote appearance at the Hudson Institute, a Washington think tank, on Friday. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026 As mentioned, this new skin trend takes its name from mochi, a traditional Japanese rice cake treat famous for its bouncy texture, plump appearance, and smooth, slightly translucent surface. — Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026
Noun
No mention was made of a potential new CEO following the exit of Emmanuel Gintzburger in July. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026 Elon Musk’s Starlink merited only a passing mention during the earnings call, but the IPO of Starlink parent SpaceX has only added to Musk’s vast fortune. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 22 Oct. 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
  • Others noticed bright white lines spreading across the display.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026
  • While on holiday in Italy, Sommer was noticed by director Vittorio De Sica and soon started appearing in films.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of notice
Verb
  • Live flies landing on food such as tuna, cheese and chicken were cited at three of seven South Florida restaurants temporarily shut down last week.
    — Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Kramer cites the Academy Screening Room, the organization’s streaming service for members, where every film is presented on equal terms.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of cite
Noun
  • Everyone applauded politely when Joontos collected its Bib Gourmand, and when Aseeb and Myazu received commendations.
    — Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
  • In appreciation of his efforts, he has been given a commendation from the Metropolitan Police and has received three Parliamentary awards.
    — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of commendation
Verb
  • Idaho law does not specify which direction folks walking on the shoulder must face — or which side of the road they’re supposed to be on.
    — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Although Breslin’s proposal doesn’t specify the multi-family units as apartments rather than for-purchase condos, the building design is consistent with modern apartment buildings.
    — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of specify
Noun
  • On Sunday evening, however, none of the four Royals players took home an award at his respective position.
    — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The proposition would allow local governments to create economic development districts with the ability to issue bonds, make loans, and award grants of public money.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of award
Verb
  • Abouelnagga noted that approximately 90% of data center communications involve distances shorter than 10 meters.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Alaska Public Media's Liz Ruskin spoke with election law experts, who found no applicable laws but noted that the conduct described crosses moral and ethical lines.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of note
Noun
  • As much an acknowledgment of survival as a rallying cry, the song draws out sadness as well as satisfaction from the audience.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026
  • For more than three decades, international acknowledgment has been Somaliland’s diplomatic center of gravity.
    — Mahbub Abdillahi, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of acknowledgment
Verb
  • Neither side has indicated when the temporary truce would end.
    — Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Individual containers of food were not marked to indicate the food items to be discarded under time as public health control.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
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“Mention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mention. Accessed 2 Nov. 2026.

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