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
Jess Feldman, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2025
Engelbert mentioned Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa as places that could have huge interest in the WNBA.
—Doug Feinberg, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2025
Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 15 July 2025
At a Stevie Wonder concert in Harlem the next day, mention of the lunar module brought boos from the crowd.
—Ekow Eshun
july 11, Literary Hub, 11 July 2025
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Verb
Family-friendly Offerings As mentioned, there’s no shortage of things to do at Wildflower, and this includes activities for kiddos.
—Jess Feldman, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2025
Engelbert mentioned Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa as places that could have huge interest in the WNBA.
—Doug Feinberg, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2025
Noun
That includes four Outstanding Comedy Series mentions, for Seasons 2, 3, 5 and 6, and seven Writing For A Comedy Series noms.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 15 July 2025
At a Stevie Wonder concert in Harlem the next day, mention of the lunar module brought boos from the crowd.
—Ekow Eshun
july 11, Literary Hub, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mention
Verb
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Maybe a student is an amateur chef who notices that there are few affordable bakers in the area for parties and community events.—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Pankow's absence is noticed on set of the final season, Cline says.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Elsewhere this morning, German auto giant Volkswagen cut its guidance, also citing President Donald Trump's tariffs regime.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
25 July 2025
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And while Florida might have come in first, Indianapolis was cited as the top metro area of U-Haul's customers headed to Columbus.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
25 July 2025
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Chris Copan was presented with a letter of commendation at the town’s annual Town Meeting for his actions at Woburn District Court on April 14.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
7 May 2025
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Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Dean of the College of Cardinals, presided over the funeral liturgy and delivered the final commendation and valediction.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Advertisement Macron has not specified what territory France would recognize as being part of a Palestinian state.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
25 July 2025
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The law doesn’t specify a grade level for instruction but calls for all students to be proficient.—
Ashley Fredde,
Idaho Statesman,
24 July 2025
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Gorgeous George was an effective self-promoter, and his character was a major influence on boxer Muhammad Ali and musician James Brown, as noted in Little Village Magazine.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
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Shoppers note a single person can install it in as little as 10 minutes using just a screwdriver.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
26 July 2025
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State officials who spoke to CNN for this story say they were given no explanation for why the awards were reduced or increased this cycle.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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Variety is looking for rising artisans in the aforementioned fields who are in the awards race this season.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Curiously, there was no representative from Prince William and Kate Middleton in the talks, and reports indicate the two are approaching the possible reconciliation carefully.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
15 July 2025
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After the tornado dissipated just west of Maryland Route 5, radar indicated that the system evolved into a rear flank downdraft, producing straight-line wind damage in areas east of the highway.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
15 July 2025
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The team is led by 23-year-old Sika Koné, who brings valuable WNBA and World Cup experience to a squad eager to add to Mali’s impressive collection of eight AfroBasket medals.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Additionally, more than two dozen Republican states and Guam are urging the National Collegiate Athletic Association to re-award medals and accolades to female college athletes who felt cheated when playing with biological males.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
25 July 2025
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“Mention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mention. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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