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

2 of 2

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
Publicly available versions of the American Mission ads for Donalds do not mention AI anywhere in them. — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026 The department’s limited release of materials prompted outcry and lawsuits from people saying the department was acting to protect rich and powerful people mentioned in the files. — Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Noun
These mentions should not be interpreted as endorsements or recommendations. — Christian Pickett, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 Unbeknownst to its more than 800 members, Flod had been lurking in the public group for years, silently celebrating each new mention of Pinky. — Ryan Steven Green, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 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
  • Court documents say witnesses noticed Lopez acting strangely before the attack.
    — Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • Soon though, Shawna noticed some of Zaayer's strange behaviors — including scolding her grandson, getting upset over cleaning habits and allegedly showing them racist videos.
    — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Definition of notice
Verb
  • Yet park rangers continued to cite Hubbard under that section, issuing two misdemeanor citations in May 2025, as well as a third that cited a different section of the ordinance, the most recent lawsuit alleges.
    — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • According to Michigan Advance, the measure passed by a 5–4 vote, with several councilmembers and critics citing high costs and privacy concerns during Tuesday’s hearing.
    — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of cite
Noun
  • But precise passes that squeeze the maximum gain out of plays will receive extra commendation.
    — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 24 June 2026
  • His actions came to light when a letter of commendation was sent to the state by Pamlico County Emergency Services.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
Definition of commendation
Verb
  • Harry last saw his father in February 2024, shortly after it was announced that the monarch was undergoing treatment for cancer, though the palace never specified the type.
    — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • Health officials declined to identify the facilities or to specify reasons, other than saying that the long-term care industry opens facilities and increases or decreases beds based on business factors.
    — Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 5 July 2026
Definition of specify
Noun
  • This Italian American eatery in Inman Park has won quite a few awards for its bar program, including the Michelin Guide’s coveted Exceptional Cocktails Award during 2023’s inaugural ceremony.
    — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
  • Messi is the current favorite to win the award with seven goals to lead the race, while Mbappé is one behind at six.
    — Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of award
Verb
  • Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller also spoke on Monday and reiterated the central bank's commitment to its 2% inflation target, while noting the pros and cons of forward guidance.
    — Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 7 July 2026
  • The announcement noted that the DMV is already using Claude to improve customer service and reduce wait times.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Definition of note
Noun
  • The acknowledgment reflects an unusual level of cooperation between Washington and Caracas despite years of intense political confrontation.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
  • Amid all that drama, Dunham also gave Swift a special heartfelt shout-out in the acknowledgements section of her book.
    — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026
Definition of acknowledgment
Verb
  • Designed for evolving missions The latest award follows an earlier Titan procurement by JIATF-401, indicating continued confidence in the platform.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026
  • The motion is unlikely to pass, but indicates how deeply politicized the issue has become.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
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