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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2
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
Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 27 June 2025
As mentioned, if you are drawn to the crispness that can be found in percale sheets, these are a great option.
—Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2025
Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 25 June 2025
Shortly after the ending mentions, STAYs surprised the members with a heartwarming tribute about how their music and camaraderie helped them through the troubles of life.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 23 June 2025
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Verb
After weeks of festivities—not to mention tens of millions of dollars—Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez are officially married.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 27 June 2025
As mentioned, if you are drawn to the crispness that can be found in percale sheets, these are a great option.
—Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2025
Noun
While some were caught off guard by the unexpected pairing, others questioned whether Offset’s mention was tied to a possible collaboration.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 25 June 2025
Shortly after the ending mentions, STAYs surprised the members with a heartwarming tribute about how their music and camaraderie helped them through the troubles of life.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mention
Verb
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The firemen noticed Pilon, but every time one of them tried to get beyond the protection of the trucks, Barbaro fired at them.—
Sally Ventura
June 23,
Literary Hub,
23 June 2025
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Authorities were first alerted to a potential issue after Disneyland Paris staff noticed that the bride at a pre-scheduled wedding appeared alarmingly young, per The Sunday Times.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
23 June 2025
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Amazon has announced 27,000 layoffs since 2022, for some of which AI efficiencies were explicitly cited.—
Jim Euchner,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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In June, Russia launched more than 5,300 Shahed-type drones in a series of mass attacks that have become more frequent and more deadly, reported the Kyiv Independent, citing the Ukrainian Air Force.—
Caitlin McFall,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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The Foundation of Laguna Woods Village received a commendation by the Laguna Woods City Council on May 28 in recognition of its award as the 72nd Assembly District nonprofit of the year.—
Anita Gosch,
Oc Register,
15 June 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
Verb
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Without specifying any figures, Sinclair says its ratings for women’s tennis have grown since 2023, especially among the coveted 18-to-34-year-old demographic.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
1 July 2025
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This must include at least 100 MHz from 3.98 to 4.2 GHz, but the plan doesn't specify where the rest of the 300 MHz or more would be taken from.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 June 2025
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The young veteran noted that a setback certainly set him back.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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But, as President Zelensky noted at the G7 summit, additional funding from allies to speed the development and production process could save a lot of lives.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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This means taking positive press mentions or third-party validation (like interviews, features or awards) and weaving them into email campaigns, sales decks or social posts to build trust with new audiences. 3.—
Gianluca Ferruggia,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The maximum possible award was $7,395 during the 2024-25 school year.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
Verb
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The document also indicated that more than 6,400 U.S. citizens living in Israel had submitted documentation asking for information regarding U.S.-charted evacuation flights.—
Adam Sabes , Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2025
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The modest moves indicate markets are taking the latest development in stride.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2025
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Emerson captured two medals for the second consecutive year at the state championship.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2025
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After his death, he was promoted to the rank of corporal and posthumously awarded several medals, including the Purple Heart.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2025
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“Mention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mention. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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