not to mention

phrase

Definition of not to mentionnext
as in let alone
to say nothing of The airfare is pricey, not to mention the cost of food and lodging.

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Recent Examples of not to mention Truth is, this Fire sign invests so much of their time (not to mention pride themselves) on being impressive. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026 Prolonged time sitting in front of computers can result in poor posture, not to mention aches and pains. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 July 2026 While dogs are sadly not allowed on many of the beaches as a measure to protect the natural habitats, they are allowed on overlooks and in picnic areas, not to mention at Timber Cove Resort in town. Rebecca R. Norris, USA Today, 22 July 2026 And Washington will still want a partner capable of resisting destabilizing pressures, not to mention helping to counterbalance China. John Calabrese, The Conversation, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for not to mention
Recent Examples of Synonyms for not to mention
never mind
Phrase
  • The President has repeatedly used military force in a half dozen countries without confering with Congress never mind asking for their authorization.
    Riley Rourke, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
  • How does Paramount compete with a YouTube and a TikTok (even a TikTok partly owned in the family), never mind navigate Disney-OpenAI and a coming age of anti-original AI slop?
    Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026

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“Not to mention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/not%20to%20mention. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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