Synonyms of mentions

mentions 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of mention

1

as in cites

to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically

you only mentioned in passing some of your accomplishments

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cites
• notices
• specifies
• notes
• indicates
• quotes
• suggests
• instances
• explains
• names
• refers (to)
• introduces
• implies
• announces
• touches (on or upon)
• pronounces
• infers
• publishes
• clarifies
• drops
• intends
• adverts (to)
• points (out)
• intimates
• designates
• hints (at)
• declares
• proclaims
• signals
• alludes (to)
• advertises
• signifies
• interjects
• insinuates
• denominates
• sounds
• infiltrates
• brings up
• interpolates
• spells out
• worms
• publicizes
• interposes
• broadcasts
• elucidates
• broaches
• explicates
• clears (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignores
• neglects
• forgets
• disregards
• overlooks
• passes over
• slights
• overpasses

2

as in references

to give as an example

mentioned several legal precedents in support of her argument

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cites
• references
• quotes
• instances
• adduces
• specifies
• represents
• illustrates
• exemplifies
• refers (to)
• sources
• corroborates
• documents
• validates
• touches (on or upon)
• names
• bears out
• substantiates
• adverts (to)

mentions

2 of 2

noun

plural of mention

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• commendations
• awards
• citations
• acknowledgments
• medals
• prizes
• ribbons
• honors
• accolades
• decorations
• tributes
• kudos
• dedications

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of mentions

Verb

Stockman also mentions that a software update will turn that Core screen into second controller, offering the ability to switch on lights, inverter, A/C and other hardware from inside. — New Atlas, 17 July 2026

As Solis mentions in the intro, look for soft tones with relaxed and comfortable materials. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2026

Dark Winds mentions a real-life event from 1971 Dark Winds season 1 establishes its timeline through real moments in history. — Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026

The report mentions that about half of Gen Z and millennial consumers who buy CDs do not own a CD player, showing that compact discs are now affordable novelties to some. — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2026

The Critics Choice Association handed a half-dozen noms to the Warner Bros/DC flick, including Best Superhero Movie and three Best Actor mentions for its stars David Corenswet, Edi Gathegi and Nicholas Hoult. — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 15 July 2026

At least one person mentions the deaths in the Tarrant County Jail at nearly every commissioners court meeting in recent memory. — Mary Ella Hastings, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026

Mary McCarthy gossips more frankly about people Robert Lowell mentions. — Literary Hub, 13 July 2026

Presumptive Democrat nominee David Jolly’s campaign platform barely mentions climate change, only including it in a throwaway bullet point about preserving natural resources that is devoid of specifics. — Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Noun

Companies with a strong base of brand mentions on Reddit and Quora are roughly four times more likely to get cited by AI systems than companies with little community presence. — Tobias Fischer, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

For each city, researchers selected 30 to 50 venues—a mix of restaurants, bars, activities, and popular tourist attractions—from the top search results in each destination, then analyzed 1,000 reviews per city for mentions of friendly staff. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2026

There are some vague mentions of retraining for new jobs for the carriage drivers and the stablehands, but that’s hard to pay your bills with for these hardworking members of TWU Local 100. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 20 July 2026

Having the use of real PGA Tour sponsors opens the door for The Hawk to become a running litany of product placement and off-hand product mentions, which was the case in Talladega Nights as well, only to far funnier effect. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026

Consistent mentions of gentleness, clear communication and how the dog behaved afterward are strong positive signals. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026

All the trappings of rage—the non-descriptive mentions of drug intake, the unspecified sadness, the shock-rock innuendos—are unshakeable. — Eli Enis, Pitchfork, 9 July 2026

The channel also posted screenshots of mentions of the march on Twitter and in media outlets, along with a recruitment link. — Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026

They were expected to receive warnings before graphic evidence would be introduced and left twice ahead of mentions of the assassination itself. — Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 7 July 2026