mention 1 of 2

verb

Definition of mentionnext
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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mention

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noun

ˈmen(t)-shən How to pronounce mention (audio)
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
Verb
Zelenskyy did not mention the ceasefire in Oleshky during a remote appearance at the Hudson Institute, a Washington think tank, on Friday. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026 As mentioned, this new skin trend takes its name from mochi, a traditional Japanese rice cake treat famous for its bouncy texture, plump appearance, and smooth, slightly translucent surface. — Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026
Noun
No mention was made of a potential new CEO following the exit of Emmanuel Gintzburger in July. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026 Elon Musk’s Starlink merited only a passing mention during the earnings call, but the IPO of Starlink parent SpaceX has only added to Musk’s vast fortune. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mention
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mention
  1. notice
  2. cite
  3. commendation
  4. specify
  5. award
  6. note
  7. acknowledgment
  8. indicate
Verb
  • Senior lineman/tight end Zavion Brown has noticed Litke’s growth.
    — Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • As petrified parents filed into the warehouse-like church nestled in a strip mall and took seats on folding chairs, Michelle noticed a woman near the front, sitting alone.
    — Taylor Galgano, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of notice
Verb
  • The Qatari plane left the Iranian capital approximately 30 minutes later, according to aviation tracking data cited by Iran's semi-official Fars News agency.
    — Khaled Wassef, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • But several websites were temporarily down Wednesday morning, citing fear that hackers could take them over.
    — Kevin Collier, NBC news, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of cite
Noun
  • Everyone applauded politely when Joontos collected its Bib Gourmand, and when Aseeb and Myazu received commendations.
    — Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
  • In appreciation of his efforts, he has been given a commendation from the Metropolitan Police and has received three Parliamentary awards.
    — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of commendation
Verb
  • The announcement did not specify when testing would begin or disclose results from previous development work.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The company did not name a successor or specify a retirement date.
    — Fortune Editors, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of specify
Noun
  • So far, the streamer’s awards hopeful has collected $650,000 from two weekends in limited release.
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Also presented at the ceremony are awards for the men's and women's young talent, goalkeeper, coach, club and striker.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of award
Verb
  • County lawyers in defending the case noted an autopsy revealed a large quantity of methamphetamine in Garza’s body.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The motion noted that Brockway gave an officer a residence key that was later given to another officer who presumed it to imply consent for entry.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of note
Noun
  • As much an acknowledgment of survival as a rallying cry, the song draws out sadness as well as satisfaction from the audience.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026
  • For more than three decades, international acknowledgment has been Somaliland’s diplomatic center of gravity.
    — Mahbub Abdillahi, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of acknowledgment
Verb
  • Neither side has indicated when the temporary truce would end.
    — Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Individual containers of food were not marked to indicate the food items to be discarded under time as public health control.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
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“Mention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mention. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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