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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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
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
Jarrard also mentions the Flood, a parasitic alien species introduced in Combat Evolved that have become recurring antagonists of the franchise.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
Santucci also mentions their weight, which is another reason these aren’t the best option for cooks who plan on doing a lot of walking.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
The lawsuit mentions Jail North’s closure.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
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
There are mentions of community amenities along with the residential component, starting less dense near 5th Avenue and transitioning to more homes per acre closer to the lake.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 13 Oct. 2025
When asked about favorite co-production markets, Rotterdam and Berlin drew the most mentions, though Śmieja-Rostworowska praised the London Film Festival’s industry program for allowing more focused business conversations.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
Celebrities, politicians and figures like Bill Clinton, Madonna, Magic Johnson, Tupac Shakur, Maya Angelou will all receive mentions in the forthcoming book.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Anybody that disputes it, even in my mentions, shut up.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
Jarrard also mentions the Flood, a parasitic alien species introduced in Combat Evolved that have become recurring antagonists of the franchise.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
Santucci also mentions their weight, which is another reason these aren’t the best option for cooks who plan on doing a lot of walking.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
The lawsuit mentions Jail North’s closure.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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
There are mentions of community amenities along with the residential component, starting less dense near 5th Avenue and transitioning to more homes per acre closer to the lake.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 13 Oct. 2025
When asked about favorite co-production markets, Rotterdam and Berlin drew the most mentions, though Śmieja-Rostworowska praised the London Film Festival’s industry program for allowing more focused business conversations.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
Celebrities, politicians and figures like Bill Clinton, Madonna, Magic Johnson, Tupac Shakur, Maya Angelou will all receive mentions in the forthcoming book.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Anybody that disputes it, even in my mentions, shut up.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mentions
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To support his claims, Weil cites population studies showing that people who maintain a diet high in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains have lower rates of heart disease, diabetes, and some cancers than those who don’t consume these products.—
Jason Liebowitz,
The Atlantic,
4 Nov. 2025
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Among the sectors Wolfe cites as appearing to take a significant hit to margins are furniture and auto retailers.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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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
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Objects Are Mirrors Don’t describe a room — describe what that character notices in that room.—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
3 Nov. 2025
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During the clip, the owner notices a large chunk has been ripped (or bitten) out of the flooring, and there’s only one suspect hovering around nearby.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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This year, exhibitors had to rely on an ecclectic batch of holdovers, rereleases, including Back to the Future, and the expansion of Focus Features’ awards darling and specialty offering Bugonia.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Nov. 2025
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Although Halloween is traditionally a moribund period at the box office, October is usually the time when studios start to launch their awards hopefuls.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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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
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Fry is not yet aware of any citations issued to hunters in Wyoming who were relying on AI for information.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
23 Oct. 2025
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In her order last week, the judge wrote that the Muirs appear to be using artificial intellegence to prepare their motions, resulting in innacurate citations.—
Tony Cook,
IndyStar,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Still, the team notes that the real world adds complexity.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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María del Carmen Eugenia Reyes Ruiz, professor at the National Autonomous University of Mexico, notes that the celebration differs throughout Mexico.—
Rocío Muñoz-Ledo,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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In the acknowledgments, the author thanked the sheriff by name for making a difference in his life.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Oct. 2025
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That announcement included Brooks’ name in its list of acknowledgements.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Mentions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mentions. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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