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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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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
Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
Although Joachim initially declines, Joseph mentions that a man in a blue robe encouraged him to meet her.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
This is a perfect road trip album, and not just because one track mentions a highway.
—Darryn King, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
As Lavery mentions in her aforementioned 2020 essay, the metaphor also makes reference to the idea that the trans person, before realizing their identity, is merely a shell.
—Evelyn Bauer, Them, 5 Dec. 2024
As Colman mentions in the show’s trailer, his character is built around similarly influential public figures who, although regarded in the Black community, become challenged by and separated from them.
—Julian Randall, Essence, 4 Dec. 2024
In fact, a document from the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office mentions census records that indicate that Charles Lewis Hinton enslaved 126 Africans on Midway Plantation in 1860.
—Sade Green, TIME, 4 Dec. 2024
The report mentions a 1-for-24 reverse stock split effective November 12, 2024, impacting share and per-share data retrospectively.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
The filing also mentions a negligence and breach of contract lawsuit filed against Trinity Water Services, LLC, a consolidated entity of Reserve Petroleum, seeking relief in excess of $1,000,000.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The press release mentions that Excalibur is expected to fly with the new ISANKE and ICS technology onboard within the next few years.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
Although Joachim initially declines, Joseph mentions that a man in a blue robe encouraged him to meet her.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
This is a perfect road trip album, and not just because one track mentions a highway.
—Darryn King, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
As Lavery mentions in her aforementioned 2020 essay, the metaphor also makes reference to the idea that the trans person, before realizing their identity, is merely a shell.
—Evelyn Bauer, Them, 5 Dec. 2024
As Colman mentions in the show’s trailer, his character is built around similarly influential public figures who, although regarded in the Black community, become challenged by and separated from them.
—Julian Randall, Essence, 4 Dec. 2024
In fact, a document from the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office mentions census records that indicate that Charles Lewis Hinton enslaved 126 Africans on Midway Plantation in 1860.
—Sade Green, TIME, 4 Dec. 2024
The report mentions a 1-for-24 reverse stock split effective November 12, 2024, impacting share and per-share data retrospectively.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
The filing also mentions a negligence and breach of contract lawsuit filed against Trinity Water Services, LLC, a consolidated entity of Reserve Petroleum, seeking relief in excess of $1,000,000.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mentions
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The lawsuit cites several songs and videos from Swift's albums Lover, Folklore, Midnights and The Tortured Poets Department.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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In fact, Retail Dive cites a PMG survey indicating that half of Gen Z jetsetters like to immerse themselves in new cultures.Jeff Fromm, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Replace your carbon monoxide alarm every five to six years or as the manufacturer specifies.Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 5 Dec. 2024
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But the measure that cleared the Peoria City Council specifies that those who are sleeping outside on public property will receive a warning and three penalties, beginning at $50 and escalating up to $750 for a third violation, though a judge could impose community service instead of a fee.Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 1 Dec. 2024
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Officers conducted thousands fewer stops and issued thousands fewer citations — police wrote 9,699 citations in the four months before the change and 5,660 in the four months after, the data shows.Shelly Bradbury, The Denver Post, 8 Dec. 2024
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Between January and April, about 54% of stops resulted in citations, compared to about 61% in the six months after the policy shift.Shelly Bradbury, The Denver Post, 8 Dec. 2024
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The yellow section indicates the tsunami hazard area.Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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The potential game changer, announced jointly by ABC and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, indicates a significant shift in how audiences can engage with one of the world’s most prestigious awards shows.Clayton Davis, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Land acknowledgements — the recognition that Indigenous people were the original inhabitants of American land — have become more common among academics, nonprofits, companies, celebrities and even in social media bios.Kate Murphy, Axios, 16 Oct. 2024
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With this in mind, several local institutions around Seattle have drafted land acknowledgements recognizing that words alone are inadequate.Melissa Santos, Axios, 11 Oct. 2024
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“Mentions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mentions. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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