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 arrest affidavit made public this morning mentions a third incident — a fishing trip in Orange County during which Caruso allegedly touched the child’s genitals. — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026

The text never mentions an application, résumé submission or previous conversation. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Released two years after methadone treatment regulations were modernized, the toolkit only passingly mentions the medication known to vastly reduce someone’s odds of dying from opioid overdose. — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 17 Aug. 2026

Google never actually mentions the word diabetes in its description of the feature, aside from a disclaimer at the end stating that Insulin Resistance Trends is not meant as a diagnostic or prescreening tool for diabetes. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026

Someone mentions that a department is expanding or offer to refer you for a job with their organization. — Dr. Cynthia J. Young, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Girl Group also mentions Ary as a must-see artist, as well as the band Three40Four and singer-songwriters Elia and Ea Othilde. — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026

Trump most frequently mentions grass while promoting his Washington beautification efforts. — ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026

The resolution cites research showing extreme heat contributes to thousands of premature deaths each year and mentions that parts of southwest Atlanta have limited access to central air conditioning and face higher heat vulnerability. — CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

Noun

Your website, reviews, business profiles, media mentions, interviews, social content and third-party references can all contribute to how your company is understood. — Dr. Bin Tang, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Poppy is a regular at her dad’s golf tournaments, often stealing the show and earning mentions in his press conferences. — Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026

One pea variety Hake mentions for seed-saving is the asparagus [ea. — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 21 Aug. 2026

Framed by the background of struggling, working class Mexican immigrant parents — roots the candidate never forgets and frequently mentions. — Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026

The winners are in, as the 79th edition of the Locarno Film Festival revealed its 2026 awards and special mentions in the Swiss town on Saturday. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2026

Most mentions of Moskowitz and Wasserman Schultz drew boos, and mentions of Larkin, Manley and Nixon drew cheers. — Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026

Among the treats kids asked for by name, Little Debbie snacks and Simple Mills Chocolate Brownie Sweet Thins earned mentions by parents. — Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 10 Aug. 2026

These were all legitimate mentions, things like winning a trivia prize or being recognized as a donor. — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026