mentions 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of mention
1
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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2
as in references
to give as an example mentioned several legal precedents in support of her argument

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mentions

2 of 2

noun

plural of mention
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
Verb
The document specifically mentions AI tutors and assistance for students falling behind in the curriculum. — Dmytro Korchevskyi, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026 Curry mentions that some water utilities have even implemented mandatory bans on winter lawn watering and spray irrigation because of severe drought and low reservoir levels, including Denver Water—the largest water utility in Colorado. — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 22 Oct. 2026 The letter says that, on the AfD’s website, the party mentions the poet Heinrich Heine and the artist Joseph Beuys, two figures central to Düsseldorf’s history. — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 21 Oct. 2026 After all, Wikipedia’s stagnation also coincided with the rise of social media, which Cooke hardly mentions. — Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2026 The Republican Party of Florida is suing the state Democratic Party, candidate for governor David Jolly and other politicians to stop a television ad that mentions a grand jury’s findings about Hope Florida. — Justin Garcia, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026 Then stopped writing, and took a job at the post office (someone mentions Bukowski, don’t worry) for forty years. — Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026 But nearly every government banning social media platforms for young people mentions their mental health as a reason. — Ari Lightman, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026 Huberman occasionally mentions other potential peptide risks, like cancer, sprinkling them into advice on how to take them. — CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026
Noun
His best pal Corey (Joshua James) helps, as do his frequent mentions of his fraught early life. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 21 Oct. 2026 As with so many things Kardashian does, the appearance generated massive press attention and more social media mentions than anyone in the event’s history, according to Van Meter. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2026 Then the tariffs and 51st state mentions began and that number contracted — sharply. — CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026 Dior‘s dominance in the brand ranking was largely thanks to its creative director Jonathan Anderson, whose name appeared in 65 percent of Dior’s AI mentions, with 37 percent of those mentions pointed to a distinct identity for the house. — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026 At least one 2023 entry mentions Victim-1 and Victim-2 together. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026 This episode notably lacked any nod to Trump, though mentions of the president as a whole have been brief compared to the previous season, when the president was the show’s focal point for absurd antics. — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026 Here are the 2026 best inventions earning special mentions for making the world better, smarter, and more fun. — Time, 15 Oct. 2026 Wednesday's Beige Book, a chronicle of economic activity published by the Federal Reserve, had the highest number of mentions of terms related to inflation on record, according to an analysis from Bespoke Investment Group. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mentions
  1. cites
  2. commendations
  3. notices
  4. awards
  5. specifies
  6. citations
  7. notes
  8. acknowledgments
Verb
  • The foundation cites decades of research and learning showing that grantees with flexible, long-term funding were better prepared for the unexpected.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The same report cites a shopper who ran a blind taste test of Aldi’s L’oven bagels against Thomas’ bagels and preferred the Aldi version.
    — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of cites
Noun
  • Everyone applauded politely when Joontos collected its Bib Gourmand, and when Aseeb and Myazu received commendations.
    — Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Some soldiers distinguished themselves by helping to render emergency trauma response and first aid to civilians, earning individual service commendations, according to the Arkansas National Guard.
    — Neal Earley, Arkansas Online, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of commendations
Verb
  • Andrew Taylor-Parr, the image director for Comme des Garçons (who actually lives in the Barbican), notices the appeal of raw materials and strong form against the modern backdrop of visual noise and commercial polish.
    — Alex Eagle, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Officials urged anyone who notices suspicious signs of infestation to report them immediately.
    — Kierra Frazier, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of notices
Noun
  • But for audiences outside North America, catching Nathan Fielder’s three-hour documentary about disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes — now expected to be a major player in awards season — has become a frustrating waiting game.
    — Alex Ritman, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Every awards season brings a late-breaking Timothée Chalamet vehicle.
    — Radhika Seth, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of awards
Verb
  • But any agreement that specifies which uses of AI are taboo would be better than a status quo that prohibits none.
    — NIALL FERGUSON, Foreign Affairs, 20 Oct. 2026
  • However, the contract lists Sacramento as Kennah's office and specifies the lower rate.
    — Tyler Horst, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of specifies
Noun
  • The coaster’s most recent inspection, on March 16, reported no violations, deficiencies, citations or red tags, according to King.
    — Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Violations could result in disciplinary action or citations from law enforcement.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of citations
Verb
  • Today, his hair cropped shorter and greying, Ingalbee notes that many of those towering, old growth trees, their bark cloaked in moss, have burned in recent wildfires.
    — Kirk Siegler, NPR, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The Exit Planning Institute notes a typical owner has around 80% of their net worth tied up in the business.
    — Ron Smith, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of notes
Noun
  • But what an imaginative launching pad to interrogate the nature of greatness, the unsatisfactory acknowledgements of one’s own mediocrity, the seemingly unjust parceling out of genius from God.
    — Doni Wilson, Houston Chronicle, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Among other acknowledgments of his work, he was included in Vancouver Magazine’s Power 50.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of acknowledgments

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“Mentions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mentions. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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