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mention

[men-shuhn] / ˈmɛn ʃən /
NOUN
referral, observation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acknowledgment comment footnote indication notice notification recognition reference remark utterance
STRONG
allusion citation naming note specifying tribute
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignorance silence
WEAK
quiet
VERB
refer to
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acknowledge allude to bring up cite declare detail disclose discuss introduce name notice point out quote recount report reveal speak of specify suggest tell touch on
STRONG
acquaint adduce advert broach communicate designate divulge enumerate impart infer instance intimate notify observe remark state
WEAK
call attention to hint at make known point to speak about throw out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
conceal disavow hide ignore neglect suppress withhold
STRONG
hold back keep

Example Sentences

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After releasing his 12th album Bully, which erased all mention of right wing ideology, West was announced as the headliner of London's Wireless Festival - performing for three nights in July 2026.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Montoya, a criminology major who also works at Starbucks, was the first to mention a potential suspect.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

This is on top of the rising costs of home insurance, property taxes and homeowners association dues, which are making it prohibitive for many to simply own a home, not to mention buy one.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Clement did indeed mention the man then known as a real estate tycoon and reality-TV host, however.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

“But she did mention a brother she would do anything for. She was in a hurry.”

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova