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
Liam Hibbert | The Center Square Contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 Feb. 2025
Reid mentioned Swift while speaking to Mike Florio and Chris Simms at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine for NFL on NBC.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
In the Federal Reserve’s periodic Beige Book look at economic conditions, there were more than 50 mentions of either tariffs or trade policy concerns.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2025
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Verb
In other police matters, the sheriff briefly mentioned LVMPD’s new wellness clinic.
—Liam Hibbert | The Center Square Contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 Feb. 2025
Reid mentioned Swift while speaking to Mike Florio and Chris Simms at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine for NFL on NBC.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Noun
Coupled with her interview for the cover of People, this ensured plenty of positive content was out there to inspire supportive mentions in the run-up to release.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
In the Federal Reserve’s periodic Beige Book look at economic conditions, there were more than 50 mentions of either tariffs or trade policy concerns.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mention
Verb
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Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner have been spotted out and about with their three children, and people are noticing their closeness.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
7 Mar. 2025
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The outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas keeps a tally of layoff notices.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
7 Mar. 2025
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The lawsuit in Alabama brings a defamation claim against the woman, citing the NBC News interview.—
Julia Jacobs,
New York Times,
4 Mar. 2025
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European analysts expect the auto industry to be hit hard, citing cross-border North America manufacturing operations and complex global supply chains involving Mexico.—
Bob Woods,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2025
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Each of the seven former employees interviewed for this article had received commendations, cash awards or multiple positive reviews yet were told they were being let go because of poor performance.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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There’s a picture of him with Senator Bernie Sanders taken on the steps of the Vermont state capitol; a letter from former Senator Patrick Leahy; a commendation from former Governor Peter Shumlin.—
Alana Semuels/Waitsfield,
TIME,
24 Feb. 2025
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In its announcement, Kroger did not specify what McMullen did, only that his resignation stems from an investigation conducted by an independent counsel into certain behavior that the company's board became aware of on Feb. 21.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2025
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The chain did not specify anything about the conduct in question.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
3 Mar. 2025
Verb
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One thing to note is that since Rutherford and Allvin took over in Vancouver, the club has somewhat rarely been very busy on deadline day itself — aside from minor trades involving players like Tyler Motte.—
Thomas Drance,
The Athletic,
5 Mar. 2025
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Under the Golden State’s constitution, as Hochman noted again and again in his presser of February 21, a governor has near unlimited power to grant clemency, which includes commutations of sentence and pardons.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
4 Mar. 2025
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Earlier in the awards season, Karla Sofía Gascón explicitly mentioned injustices against trans people while speaking for the cast after the film’s triumph in the best musical or comedy film category at the Golden Globes.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them,
3 Mar. 2025
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Culkin was considered the Oscar frontrunner after sweeping awards season with supporting actor wins at the Golden Globes, Critics’ Choice Awards, SAG Awards and BAFTAs.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
3 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Among the instances of money laundering done through TD Bank as indicated in the settlement agreement was the laundering of $474 million in cash from fentanyl sales in the United States by Chinese criminal syndicates.—
Steve Weisman,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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The ongoing confusion and mystery regarding Lionel Messi’s availability was amplified before kickoff on Thursday, and what followed was a tense victory that was tighter than the final scoreline indicated.—
Franco Panizo,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Including relays, Maier won seven state medals, three coming Saturday.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
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Those who complete the challenge will receive a special medal in December in addition to the three individual race medals.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Mention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mention. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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