1
as in cites
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 references
to give as an example
mentioned several legal precedents in support of her argument
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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
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Recent Examples of mentions
ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Many people first hear about this legal and financial status after they're served with a debt lawsuit and an attorney mentions it as a possible defense.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
The violation petition also mentions Conley’s presence at the EZ Lounge and that he was wounded.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Krebs mentions an ordeal that galvanized her in just that way.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 19 Mar. 2026
Hell’s Army mentions that the global rise of mercenaries is continuing.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
The mechanic who changes your oil and mentions that your brake pads are worn is not overstepping.
—Peter Gunderman, The Conversation, 18 Mar. 2026
Bate mentions the singing competition show The X Factor.
—James Doubek, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
Lane mentions how Cleveland fought patronage and favoritism but fails to state that his predecessor, Chester Alan Arthur, actually helped codify the Civil Service Exam for federal employees.
—Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
Though Jill Biden herself hasn’t really been in the news for anything she’s done lately, there have been some secondary mentions of her in some shocking events.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 27 Mar. 2026
Posts on the account have repeatedly referenced Christian and Jewish philosophy to justify the group's actions, but there have been no mentions of Islamic principles or teachings.
—Joanne Stocker, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
In addition, mentions by The LOX, Redman, A$AP Rocky, Dave East, and more, on wax and elsewhere, have only strengthened the mystique surrounding Skate Key.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 19 Mar. 2026
The 272-page volume lacks an index, but that’s why Steve Jobs invented \⌘ + F; a digital search reveals that George Lucas and his eponymous film studio are name-dropped 31 times, whereas ESPN merits only 17 mentions.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Ideas like reparative journalism and sousveillance — an antonym for surveillance, concerning watching the watchmen in a reversal of power — earn fleeting mentions, but are never the focus of actual inquiry.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
For those keeping track of layoff notices with AI mentions, add Atlassian to your list.
—Josephine Rozzelle, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
Other topics include the representation of Indigenous peoples, the Spanish colonial powers, and mentions of slavery.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
The report mentions Bedouin civilians, including children and elderly people, being shot and killed while fleeing on foot, and a case where two men's bodies were left hanging at the gate of a village for days.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Many people first hear about this legal and financial status after they're served with a debt lawsuit and an attorney mentions it as a possible defense.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
The violation petition also mentions Conley’s presence at the EZ Lounge and that he was wounded.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Krebs mentions an ordeal that galvanized her in just that way.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 19 Mar. 2026
Hell’s Army mentions that the global rise of mercenaries is continuing.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
The mechanic who changes your oil and mentions that your brake pads are worn is not overstepping.
—Peter Gunderman, The Conversation, 18 Mar. 2026
Bate mentions the singing competition show The X Factor.
—James Doubek, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
Lane mentions how Cleveland fought patronage and favoritism but fails to state that his predecessor, Chester Alan Arthur, actually helped codify the Civil Service Exam for federal employees.
—Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Noun
Panthers fans excitedly rumbled in his mentions.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
Though Jill Biden herself hasn’t really been in the news for anything she’s done lately, there have been some secondary mentions of her in some shocking events.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 27 Mar. 2026
Posts on the account have repeatedly referenced Christian and Jewish philosophy to justify the group's actions, but there have been no mentions of Islamic principles or teachings.
—Joanne Stocker, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
In addition, mentions by The LOX, Redman, A$AP Rocky, Dave East, and more, on wax and elsewhere, have only strengthened the mystique surrounding Skate Key.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 19 Mar. 2026
The 272-page volume lacks an index, but that’s why Steve Jobs invented \⌘ + F; a digital search reveals that George Lucas and his eponymous film studio are name-dropped 31 times, whereas ESPN merits only 17 mentions.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Ideas like reparative journalism and sousveillance — an antonym for surveillance, concerning watching the watchmen in a reversal of power — earn fleeting mentions, but are never the focus of actual inquiry.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
For those keeping track of layoff notices with AI mentions, add Atlassian to your list.
—Josephine Rozzelle, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
Other topics include the representation of Indigenous peoples, the Spanish colonial powers, and mentions of slavery.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mentions
Verb
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One of those ideas that Segall cites as core to that thesis is a true crime concept centered around deepfakes, taking a genre that people know and enjoy, and connecting it to the world of technology in a unique way.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2026
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The warrant also cites a Facebook post linking to the fundraiser.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Gallrein received several commendations while serving, including four Bronze Star Medals and two Presidential Unit Citations.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Mar. 2026
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Also presented with various commendations during the 2025 induction ceremony were Salt-N-Pepa, Warren Zevon, Carol Kaye, Nicky Hopkins, Thom Bell and Lenny Waronker.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Paula notices that every time her husband leaves the house, the lights in the home dim minutes later.—
Emma Bowman,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
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Shortly after arriving at the Hotel Providence, the narrator notices that the building is situated across the street from a church that once hosted an experimental theater space.—
Hannah Gold,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The pool won't win awards for its size or view, but the fragrance from the nearby frangipani trees and cool water is a welcome relief from the hot temperatures.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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At the International Skating Union's end-of-year awards, all of the top skaters from the World Championships attended, taking photos on the red carpet before heading into the venue to see who would win awards at the ceremony.—
Tyler Erzberger,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But instead, what the public saw was a term sheet that specifies at a very high level, a very weak settlement that really cements Live Nation's dominance, that will cement Live Nation's technology as the preferred ticketing infrastructure.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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Givens has said the new bill, which specifies why the legislation is needed, would stand up against a legal challenge.—
Kathryn Muchnick,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Policies were justified not with reference to morality or metaphysics but with citations of white papers.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The department issued 9,313 traffic citations, up from 7,827 in 2024, and 252 DUI arrests.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Gontang notes that walking on an incline can make a substantial difference because walking uphill requires more muscle activation and greater energy expenditure than walking on a flat surface.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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More than a quarter of the works in this show have never been publicly exhibited before, the museum notes.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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On publication of the manuscript, the ghostwriter is typically named, albeit obliquely – perhaps identified as a friend or consultant in the acknowledgments section.—
Emily Hodgson Anderson,
The Conversation,
25 Mar. 2026
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My tattered copy of the book has Ann’s acknowledgements at the front.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Mentions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mentions. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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