1
as in cites
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 references
to give as an example
mentioned several legal precedents in support of her argument
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as in commendations
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 mentions
Julia Marnin, Kansas City Star, 10 Nov. 2025
This 24-hour break is likely referring to Election Day coverage, as the same press release explicitly mentions how this blackout affects election news on YouTube TV.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 4 Nov. 2025
But the statute never mentions duties or taxes.
—James Sample, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2025
When Rhind mentions ‘transparency,’ he’s committed to exposing what goes on behind the curtain to help investors understand how YieldBoost works, as well as demystifying complex options strategies with clarity in order to empower those same individuals.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Mitsubishi also mentions an outdoor shower system with a water pump powered by the battery.
—New Atlas, 29 Oct. 2025
The report specifically mentions her involvement with .
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
But almost every book in the Bible mentions wine or vines or vineyards.
—Lauren Green, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2025
Video generation relies on a variety of models, according to a Perplexity representative, even though its support documentation mentions only Veo 3.
—PC Magazine, 25 Oct. 2025
Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Little is known about their lives as Kneeland only made brief mentions of them to the press and on social media.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Back then, Comedy Central responded by heavily censoring the episodes — bleeping all mentions of Muhammad’s name and removing key dialogue — and later pulled them from streaming platforms and reruns entirely.
—Peter Kiefer, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
To track brand and product heat, the formula also incorporates social media mentions, activity and engagement statistics worldwide, over a three-month period.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
Apple, a longtime Club name, was on track to close at a record high after positive mentions from Wall Street analysts and encouraging iPhone sales numbers.
—Jeff Marks,paulina Likos, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025
Press mentions, quality backlinks and the frequency of my proprietary frameworks’ citations indicate whether our narrative is resonating and relevant.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
Social media is full of mentions of the situation, with fans wanting to know more details on Frehley’s health and others claiming to have inside information about what is going on with the guitarist.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
The following story includes mentions of pregnancy and infant loss.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
The lawsuit, which is also represented by America First Policy Institute, a conservative nonprofit foundation, mentions a specific example in which school employees were said to have gotten in the way of ICE deporting a student’s father, leading the attorney general’s office to investigate.
—Julia Marnin, Kansas City Star, 10 Nov. 2025
This 24-hour break is likely referring to Election Day coverage, as the same press release explicitly mentions how this blackout affects election news on YouTube TV.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 4 Nov. 2025
But the statute never mentions duties or taxes.
—James Sample, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2025
When Rhind mentions ‘transparency,’ he’s committed to exposing what goes on behind the curtain to help investors understand how YieldBoost works, as well as demystifying complex options strategies with clarity in order to empower those same individuals.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Mitsubishi also mentions an outdoor shower system with a water pump powered by the battery.
—New Atlas, 29 Oct. 2025
The report specifically mentions her involvement with .
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
But almost every book in the Bible mentions wine or vines or vineyards.
—Lauren Green, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2025
Video generation relies on a variety of models, according to a Perplexity representative, even though its support documentation mentions only Veo 3.
—PC Magazine, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
While spontaneous mentions of high prices increased for a fifth month, inflation expectations eased over the longer term.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Little is known about their lives as Kneeland only made brief mentions of them to the press and on social media.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Back then, Comedy Central responded by heavily censoring the episodes — bleeping all mentions of Muhammad’s name and removing key dialogue — and later pulled them from streaming platforms and reruns entirely.
—Peter Kiefer, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
To track brand and product heat, the formula also incorporates social media mentions, activity and engagement statistics worldwide, over a three-month period.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
Apple, a longtime Club name, was on track to close at a record high after positive mentions from Wall Street analysts and encouraging iPhone sales numbers.
—Jeff Marks,paulina Likos, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025
Press mentions, quality backlinks and the frequency of my proprietary frameworks’ citations indicate whether our narrative is resonating and relevant.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
Social media is full of mentions of the situation, with fans wanting to know more details on Frehley’s health and others claiming to have inside information about what is going on with the guitarist.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
The following story includes mentions of pregnancy and infant loss.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mentions
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The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, which organizes the official Western Monarch Count, cites climate change, pesticide use, and loss of overwintering habitat as reasons for monarch decline.—
Chelsee Lowe,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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The filing cites past crashes, including a fatal 2009 FedEx MD-11 crash in Tokyo, and alleges similar design flaws or defects in Boeing’s MD-11 may have caused or contributed to the November 4 crash.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In his role as an officer, Baker received multiple chief’s commendations, including one in 2011 for his role in flawlessly executing multiple critical tasks during a domestic shooting incident involving a man who allegedly shot and wounded his wife in their suburban townhouse neighborhood.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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Highest commendations to those who made history voting for and passing it through both chambers of the legislature.—
Robert Turner,
Baltimore Sun,
2 June 2025
Verb
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Joe notices the signs while filming the audience with his camera.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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In the midst of the run, fighting physical exhaustion and psychological trauma, Eve notices she is being pursued by an unknown runner in white who is closing in on her.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
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Sabonis missed five of his first six shots while being guarded by Gobert, a 7-foot-1 center with four Defensive Player of the Year awards.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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The Cannes-premiering film rates higher with critics than audiences so far but is the biggest ever box office for director Lynne Ramsey and an awards-season magnet for star Jennifer Lawrence’s career-defining performance.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
9 Nov. 2025
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The bill also specifies that if an AI causes harm, the human owners or developers would be responsible.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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The dress code also specifies the type of shoes to be worn and forbids facial tattoos or more than one facial piercing.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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According to those citations, many employees have been burned by the chemicals in the liquid that pools up in Boring’s tunnels.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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For not having two plates properly displayed (on vehicles requiring them), more than 52,400 citations were handed out.—
Jim Radcliffe,
Oc Register,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Leonidas Anagnostou, general manager of Sandblu Resort in Santorini, Greece, notes that families often overlook using the concierge for children's needs.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
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There are also egos to consider, notes one sales exec, who claims agencies are now reluctant for projects featuring their bigger names to launch without some money committed to paper beforehand.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The move is one of the county’s most forceful acknowledgements that a lack of access to affordable, nutritious food is a systemic crisis.—
April Quevedo,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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No wonder his acknowledgments reads like a Who’s-Who of people in Twin Cities politics, business and sports.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
26 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Mentions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mentions. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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