1
as in to notice
to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically
you only mentioned in passing some of your accomplishments
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to cite
to give as an example
mentioned several legal precedents in support of her argument
Synonyms & Similar Words
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of mention
Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2025
Not to mention infinite 50-50 ones everyone sees through their own lens.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 22 Jan. 2025
Marie Sapirie, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
However, Oklahoma’s small town mention, Medicine Park, is closer to Fort Worth than Gruene is, at about 2 hours and 45 minutes away.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for mention 
Verb
But what the letter failed to mention is that benefits are also capped as part of the Social Security formula.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2025
Not to mention infinite 50-50 ones everyone sees through their own lens.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 22 Jan. 2025
Noun
The statute contains no mention of EACs and thus has no incrementality, temporal matching, or deliverability requirements.
—Marie Sapirie, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
However, Oklahoma’s small town mention, Medicine Park, is closer to Fort Worth than Gruene is, at about 2 hours and 45 minutes away.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for mention
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mention
Verb
-
In the fall of 2022, Kohn went to a dermatologist after noticing lines form on his head.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
18 Jan. 2025
-
Allergies acting up: Homeowners who are sensitive to dust, pollen, or animal hair may notice their allergies acting up before anything else.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
18 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
The filmmaker also cited a recording indicating there was a second gun and the word of RFK’s coroner who has called for the case to be reopened.—
Michael Loria,
USA TODAY,
25 Jan. 2025
-
Per the Times, which at the time cited trial testimony, Walker was accused of taking a pair of sunglasses from the store before the owner asked the NYPD officer to investigate.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
25 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
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
-
Catch up quick: Republicans wrested control of Hillsborough County from Democrats in 2022 and have leveraged that power to torpedo Pride commendations, slash affordable housing programs and more.—
Yacob Reyes,
Axios,
1 Nov. 2024
Verb
-
The city’s current law only specifies dog, cat or rabbit.—
Luke Harold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025
-
Rogerson and Barden said the insurance company deemed the truck too far gone and paid out a claim, but the pair did not specify the amount.—
Graeme Taskerud,
The Denver Post,
25 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
Maher, who expressed support for Gaetz's denial, noted that if there had been evidence, the Justice Department would have acted.—
Amanda Castro,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
-
Social media users noted the similarities between the two men, with people insisting that Franco portray the 26-year-old University of Pennsylvania graduate in whatever future show or movie was produced about his alleged crime.—
Caroline Thayer,
Fox News,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
After the compilation video, Chalamet was set to practice an acceptance speech — only to be interrupted by SNL cast member Kenan Thompson, who humorously took the faux award for himself.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
26 Jan. 2025
-
Then, as Chalamet attempted to practice giving an acceptance speech, the pretend award was announced and instead given to Kenan Thompson.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
26 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
Some studies indicate that smoke’s contaminants can effectively bypass the skin barrier altogether.—
Jessica Ourisman,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
-
In San Diego, a 2023 report indicated that the majority of people in county jails had previously experienced homelessness.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Right before Thanksgiving, Biden awarded the medal, known as the United States’ highest civilian honor, to Cecile Richards.—
Kathryn Jean Lopez,
National Review,
27 Jan. 2025
-
The 2024 men’s Olympic team won medals in nine of 10 individual track races, the most for any country since the first time that all of those events were part of the Olympic program in 1920.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
25 Jan. 2025
Articles Related to mention
Thesaurus Entries Near mention
Cite this Entry
“Mention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mention. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share