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

Çayoğlu mentions his amazement at meeting fans in Italy and Argentina, representations of their work crossing borders. — Kambole Campbell, Variety, 7 July 2026

Santa Teresa Deacon Steve Herrera in his homilies often mentions farmworkers and the need to integrate the Catholic faith with assisting them. — Eliana Aguilar, Mercury News, 7 July 2026

The report mentions that in October, ICE officials raised concerns with the contractors running the facility about the lack of windows on some doors in medical holding rooms, which prevented staff from easily seeing what was happening inside. — Perla Trevizo, ProPublica, 3 July 2026

The proposal mentions other, less load-bearing modernizations in play, like how there’s no need for windshield wiper controls in autonomous vehicles. — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 2 July 2026

When anyone mentions golf in Oregon, Bandon Dunes is usually the first name that drops. — Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Manaker mentions that calcium bisglycinate is a chelated form that tends to be well tolerated, even among people who’ve had difficulty with other types. — Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 30 June 2026

As a professional organizer, my ears perk up anytime someone mentions the words ‘declutter’, ‘organize’, or ‘tidy,' in a conversation about productivity. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2026

These may not be the first places to come to mind when someone mentions a summer vacation destination, but that’s exactly the point. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 June 2026

Noun

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

The company's representation, by contrast, accumulates passively through mentions in the founder's biography, secondary references in press coverage and the shadow cast by the dominant signal. — Joseph Byrum, Forbes.com, 7 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

Communism has become a recurring talking point for Trump in recent days, with similar mentions appearing during his speech one day earlier at Mount Rushmore, as well as during public remarks made in late June. — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026

The study examined how concentrated each category is by measuring the share of top 10 mentions held by the top 3 brands. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 29 June 2026

Variety went into the night as the top nominee overall with 100 mentions. — William Earl, Variety, 29 June 2026