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

David mentions Samovar and the legendary Bar San Calisto, where elderly regulars still play cards over cheap beers while students, artists, and musicians fill the piazza outside. — Chiara Barzini, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2026

The report mentions four other cops, without their names, all four whose records were reviewed based on tips to DOI. — Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 15 Sep. 2026

In an intriguing footnote, Akbar also mentions the pending arrival of the USS Abraham Lincoln, the aircraft carrier that recently became an alarming headline story. — Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026

When Paul mentions how she’s being accused of abuse, the mood in the room shifts. — Krystie Lee Yandoli, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

Murphy also mentions Zernell Gillie’s gourmand-adjacent Jazz, wherein honey sweetens tobacco, mahogany, and resinous opoponax (a type of myrrh). — Lauren Valenti, InStyle, 9 Sep. 2026

The filing mentions her interest in the Clancy case but does not allege that it was connected to Barrett’s death. — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Elsesser mentions his natural collector’s streak and inclination toward abundance. — Jeff Weiss, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026

Yet, remarkably, the editorial board never mentions this landmark 53-year-old legal framework designed to protect Chicago’s lakefront for the public. — Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2026

Noun

Native coverage and credible external mentions can therefore shape not only what people read about a company, but what AI tells them about it. — Andrey Insarov, Forbes.com, 18 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

This year, Peso Pluma leads the list of finalists with 17 mentions, followed by Tito Double P with 15 and Fuerza Regida with 12. — Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 17 Sep. 2026

The four acts have seven mentions each and compete in the categories of album, song and record of the year. — ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026

For millennial women, burnout mentions are 76% higher than everyone else — the widest gap in the analysis. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2026

Verrett inserted himself into the mentions by spreading unprompted racial hysteria. — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Fekkai’s myriad mentions in the Epstein files didn’t imply any criminal behavior and he has not been formally charged with any crime, although the lawsuit against him does accuse him of enabling it. — James Manso, Allure, 3 Sep. 2026

The findings mention her name 56 times, while Clippers owner Steve Ballmer and president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank get a combined 52 mentions. — Dan Woike, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026