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favorable mention

NOUN

puff

Synonyms

STRONG

advertising blurb boost buildup commendation hype plug praise promotion publicity puffery push

WEAK

good word laudation press-agentry promo sales talk write-up

Antonyms

STRONG

blame censure criticism decrease discouragement

NOUN

recommendation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

charge endorsement guidance instruction judgment order proposal proposition sanction suggestion support

STRONG

advocacy approbation blessing certificate commendation counsel direction esteem eulogy injunction pass plug praise reference steer testimonial tip tribute urging

WEAK

character reference good word letter of support two cents' worth

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disapproval opposition refusal rejection

STRONG

blame censure condemnation criticism

WEAK

discouragement

Example Sentences

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No wonder the 60/40 portfolio—that is, 60% stocks and 40% bonds—is getting favorable mention again.

From Barron's • Jan. 1, 2026

In the past, a favorable mention of an artist by Ms. Swift on one of her widely followed social media accounts has been known to boost sales and fortunes.

From New York Times • Dec. 3, 2015

Shortly after the piece was posted, I received a favorable mention on the then archbishop’s blog and also a short personal email from him thanking me.

From Washington Post • Mar. 11, 2013

The Chinese embassy in Moscow has imported a cook from Hupeh province whose spiced cabbage and chicken receives favorable mention on the diplomatic dinner circuit.

From Time Magazine Archive

Early in the evening the younger had made favorable mention of retiring, to which the elder replied by asking to be left awhile to her own thoughts.

From The Grandissimes by Cable, George Washington

favorable mention

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