1
as in to notice
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 to cite
to give as an example
mentioned several legal precedents in support of her argument
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as in commendation
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 mention
Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2025
Not to mention infinite 50-50 ones everyone sees through their own lens.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 22 Jan. 2025
Marie Sapirie, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
However, Oklahoma’s small town mention, Medicine Park, is closer to Fort Worth than Gruene is, at about 2 hours and 45 minutes away.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Jan. 2025
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Verb
But what the letter failed to mention is that benefits are also capped as part of the Social Security formula.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2025
Not to mention infinite 50-50 ones everyone sees through their own lens.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 22 Jan. 2025
Noun
The statute contains no mention of EACs and thus has no incrementality, temporal matching, or deliverability requirements.
—Marie Sapirie, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
However, Oklahoma’s small town mention, Medicine Park, is closer to Fort Worth than Gruene is, at about 2 hours and 45 minutes away.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mention
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Since noticing strange things happening in her home, Kayleigh began sharing videos of them on TikTok (@thegreenemanor).—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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In January 2023, a Delta plane was preparing for take off when air traffic controllers noticed another craft crossing the runway in its path.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
People.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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The filmmaker also cited a recording indicating there was a second gun and the word of RFK’s coroner who has called for the case to be reopened.—
Michael Loria,
USA TODAY,
25 Jan. 2025
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Reuters, citing a person with knowledge of the matter, reported that Trump ordered the termination of 17 inspectors general, although the White House has not issued an official announcement.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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That’s to say nothing of Conclave’s performances, art direction, costuming, and cinematography, all of which are worthy of commendation.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
26 Dec. 2024
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Catch up quick: Republicans wrested control of Hillsborough County from Democrats in 2022 and have leveraged that power to torpedo Pride commendations, slash affordable housing programs and more.—
Yacob Reyes,
Axios,
1 Nov. 2024
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The city’s current law only specifies dog, cat or rabbit.—
Luke Harold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025
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Rogerson and Barden said the insurance company deemed the truck too far gone and paid out a claim, but the pair did not specify the amount.—
Graeme Taskerud,
The Denver Post,
25 Jan. 2025
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Bowen noted that Trump specifically mentioning Mars in the inauguration speech carries more weight in terms of policy.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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Maher, who expressed support for Gaetz's denial, noted that if there had been evidence, the Justice Department would have acted.—
Amanda Castro,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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Boycotts and bad mouthing are almost as synonymous with the Grammys as the gilded awards themselves.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA TODAY,
26 Jan. 2025
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Then, as Chalamet attempted to practice giving an acceptance speech, the pretend award was announced and instead given to Kenan Thompson.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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The OpenAI spokesperson indicated the White House may get involved in the dispute.—
Kevin Collier,
NBC News,
30 Jan. 2025
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Radio communications indicate that air traffic control at the airport informed the helicopter about the approaching plane and asked the pilots to confirm visual contact, following standard procedure.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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Right before Thanksgiving, Biden awarded the medal, known as the United States’ highest civilian honor, to Cecile Richards.—
Kathryn Jean Lopez,
National Review,
27 Jan. 2025
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The 2024 men’s Olympic team won medals in nine of 10 individual track races, the most for any country since the first time that all of those events were part of the Olympic program in 1920.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Mention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mention. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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