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

The indictment mentions evidence of the smuggling that took place in 2024, with Earthmade Computer buying dozens of high-end servers and shipping them overseas. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026

Neither mentions coal specifically, but rather bulk commodities. — Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

Cooper, for his part, acts all scared when Kat mentions visiting him and Gen in Fort Lauderdale. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2026

The filing also mentions a stalking horse bidder that may be connected to camp families and alumnae, though the identity and purchase price were not yet disclosed. — Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

Platt suggests Do Good Multnomah for furniture donations Goodwill can’t accept, and Hoffman mentions Community Warehouse. — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 28 Sep. 2026

The second a Verizon worker mentions adding a screen protector, my blood boils. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Another mentions that this customer is strategically important. — Venky Ramesh, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026

To make her point, Hostin read a New York Times article about the case that mentions her resistance. — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 23 Sep. 2026

Noun

References to LangGraph, a framework for building multistep workflows, jumped 679%, while mentions of LlamaIndex, which helps connect AI applications to data, rose 291%, according to Draup’s analysis. — Hugh Son, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

The result is investment that feels productive—more content, more coverage and more mentions—while net position holds flat or declines. — Joseph Byrum, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Back in the present, the Halogram (last updated in 2006) susses out that John is lying about the grandeur of Hal’s funeral when the former protégé mentions sitting next to MOGO, the Lantern who famously doesn’t socialize. — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2026

The Música Mexicana star is followed by Tito Double P with 15 mentions, Fuerza Regida with 12, Karol G with nine, Prince Royce with eight, and Bad Bunny with seven. — Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 24 Sep. 2026

Why Hailey Bieber’s chicken meatballs recipe went viral The recipe lands as cottage cheese searches, cookbook mentions and grocery shelf placements have climbed sharply. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2026

Snoop Dogg is hosting the ceremony, which will open with a performance by Madonna, who leads the nominees with 13 mentions. — Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026

The steps are often subtle and include several House GOP candidates removing mentions of the president from their websites. — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 20 Sep. 2026

The brand also saw a higher rate of social mentions on X (Twitter) and an influx of comments on Instagram, surrounding the PETA incident involving CFDA chief executive officer Steven Kolb and a protester. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026