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
Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 21 Feb. 2025
The bill lacks an explicit mention forbidding application to pending cases, making possible a court finding that alters the outcome of Musk's case, legal experts said.
—Soo Rin Kim, ABC News, 19 Feb. 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
That ability to launch wider investigations appears to have been stripped under Trump; there is no mention of systemic investigations in the new manual.
—Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 21 Feb. 2025
The bill lacks an explicit mention forbidding application to pending cases, making possible a court finding that alters the outcome of Musk's case, legal experts said.
—Soo Rin Kim, ABC News, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mention
Verb
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But in the past two years, users have begun to notice advertisements for the casino taking up a sizable amount of space online.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
23 Feb. 2025
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Upon following up with the participants two weeks later, Rodriguez noticed that those who practiced cognitive reappraisal writing tasks experienced significantly less conflict, aggression and disagreements in their romantic relationship.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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There’s a didactic, Brechtian structure to the movie — Brecht is cited several times in the dialogue — in which Jude asks the viewer to question what the death of Ion means in a society wracked by rampant capitalism, racist nationalism and religious extremism.—
Jordan Mintzer,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Feb. 2025
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Another major development analysts cited as providing bearish pressure for SOL prices is the March 1 token unlock, which will result in the token’s total supply increasing by 11.16 million.—
Charles Lloyd Bovaird II,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Pino’s supervisors filed 30 commendations for perseverance, investigative skills, professionalism, reduction of crime, dedication to duty and team spirit.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
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That’s to say nothing of Conclave’s performances, art direction, costuming, and cinematography, all of which are worthy of commendation.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
26 Dec. 2024
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Tuesday’s comments are his most detailed yet in specifying other sectors to be hit with fresh barriers if implemented.—
Bloomberg,
The Mercury News,
19 Feb. 2025
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Fabio Wajngarten, a lawyer for Bolsonaro, did not immediately comment on the charges but said there would be a statement, without specifying when.—
Eléonore Hughes and Mauricio Savarese,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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Mulberry noted that China is the source of over 70% of the household and generic non-food products that Great Value sells such as electronics, accessories, plastic food containers and sporting goods.—
Siddharth Cavale,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Richards — who, her children note, has always attempted to to shield them from their dad's headline-making antics — is on good terms with her ex-husband these days.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
20 Feb. 2025
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Sheldon started by experimenting with homemade beer recipes and competing in homebrewing contests, where his efforts paid off with first and third place awards.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Along with Gibbs' award at the Feb. 17 event, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was awarded the Excellence in the Arts Award, Keke Palmer was honored with the Renaissance Award, Aaron Pierre was recognized with the Rising Star Award and Giancarlo Esposito was given the Excellence in the Arts Award.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Research indicates that relationship satisfaction tends to decrease between the ages of 20 and 40, reaching a low point around age 40.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
23 Feb. 2025
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Asthmatic respiratory crisis indicates the pope struggled to maintain a sufficient oxygen level when breathing on his own, according to medical experts.—
Phoebe Natanson,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2025
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Fortunately for Ceballos, two errors in quick succession from Ederson allowed Diaz, who has a Premier League medal with City from their centurion 2017-18 season, to level the scores at 2-2.—
Elias Burke,
The Athletic,
11 Feb. 2025
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The medal is the highest distinction from the institution, which was created in 1898.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Mention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mention. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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