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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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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
Richard Harrold, Baltimore Sun, 22 Dec. 2024
But the Tesla billionaire didn’t mention that the main circumstance had been himself.
—Benjamin Wallace-Wells, The New Yorker, 21 Dec. 2024
Philip Salter, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
The report found more than 35,000 mentions of 26 lawmakers on prominent deepfake websites.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024
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Verb
Barnes did not mention the shooting in the statement from Harrell’s office.
—Richard Harrold, Baltimore Sun, 22 Dec. 2024
But the Tesla billionaire didn’t mention that the main circumstance had been himself.
—Benjamin Wallace-Wells, The New Yorker, 21 Dec. 2024
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For three decades and counting, any culinary conversation with the world’s jet-setters is incomplete without mention of Nobu Matsuhisa – or Nobu San to you and me.
—Philip Salter, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
The report found more than 35,000 mentions of 26 lawmakers on prominent deepfake websites.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mention
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Even those in the jewelry industry have noticed this trend.Alexandra Macon, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
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Little opted to share what happened to her while noticing the popularity of the firepits while shopping for the holidays.Kate Gibson, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2024
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These writers cited years in the sixties as if each stood in for a whole world of musical meaning.Mitch Therieau, The New Yorker, 27 Dec. 2024
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Good Housekeeping, citing the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), reports that U.S. fire departments respond to the most Christmas tree fires during the month of January.Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 26 Dec. 2024
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Both officers had also received multiple commendations for their service.Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2024
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Bob’s Big Boy is now California Pita, whose grand opening in 2007 occasioned a commendation from then-Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa.Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
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Target did not specify when the stores would be opening when asked by USA TODAY.Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
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Unless specified, exact release dates are yet to be revealed.Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2024
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Throughout the losing streak, the Sabres have tried to stay positive by noting how tight the standings still are in the Eastern Conference.Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Unless noted otherwise, all stats via NBA.com, PBPStats, Cleaning the Glass or Basketball-Reference.Morten Stig Jensen, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Submit professional appointments, management-level promotions and significant awards for individuals, along with photos as .jpg attachments, to peopleonmove@orlandosentinel.com.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
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Wilson has won 14 awards from the Academy of Country Music and the CMA since 2021, alongside seven No. 1 country hits.Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 26 Dec. 2024
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President-elect Donald Trump’s selection of antitrust regulators indicates that the scrutiny of Big Tech during the Biden administration will likely continue during Trump’s term.Owen Tedford, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Prior to the decision, Horner recently indicated to F1 reporters that the two candidates to replace Pérez would be Lawson or Yuki Tsunoda, his teammate at RB, which is known for auditioning drivers for the senior team.Sahil Kapur, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
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European Beer Star awards three medals per category—gold, silver, and bronze.Erik Ofgang, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy and received several medals and awards for his service, including the U.S. Navy Achievement Medal.The Hill, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Mention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mention. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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