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

Kim’s campaign website mentions public models in New Zealand, France and Spain as examples the state could use as inspiration. — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Much of the advertising for the measure just mentions the gender-affirming care ban, which would go into the state constitution to strengthen bans already in state law. — Jahd Khalil, NPR, 29 Oct. 2026

The commercial, however, never mentions that only one company — insurance giant CIGNA — has received a sales tax exemption from the state Department of Economic and Community Development under the bipartisan law that was signed by Lamont in 2021. — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 28 Oct. 2026

Her biggest liberty is a duel between Herbert Nordrum’s Colonel Brandon and Frank Dillane’s John Willoughby, which Austen mentions but keeps offstage. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2026

The report mentions Brexit, which took place in 2020, only once, in the context of a growth in imports within the EU since 2021 due to changes in reporting procedures. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 28 Oct. 2026

Susarte mentions his work in the series was inspired by films by Werner Herzog and Jane Campion. — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 27 Oct. 2026

The document specifically mentions AI tutors and assistance for students falling behind in the curriculum. — Dmytro Korchevskyi, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026

Curry mentions that some water utilities have even implemented mandatory bans on winter lawn watering and spray irrigation because of severe drought and low reservoir levels, including Denver Water—the largest water utility in Colorado. — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 22 Oct. 2026

Noun

His best pal Corey (Joshua James) helps, as do his frequent mentions of his fraught early life. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 21 Oct. 2026

As with so many things Kardashian does, the appearance generated massive press attention and more social media mentions than anyone in the event’s history, according to Van Meter. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2026

Then the tariffs and 51st state mentions began and that number contracted — sharply. — CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026

Dior‘s dominance in the brand ranking was largely thanks to its creative director Jonathan Anderson, whose name appeared in 65 percent of Dior’s AI mentions, with 37 percent of those mentions pointed to a distinct identity for the house. — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

At least one 2023 entry mentions Victim-1 and Victim-2 together. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026

This episode notably lacked any nod to Trump, though mentions of the president as a whole have been brief compared to the previous season, when the president was the show’s focal point for absurd antics. — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026

Here are the 2026 best inventions earning special mentions for making the world better, smarter, and more fun. — Time, 15 Oct. 2026

Wednesday's Beige Book, a chronicle of economic activity published by the Federal Reserve, had the highest number of mentions of terms related to inflation on record, according to an analysis from Bespoke Investment Group. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026