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comment

[kom-ent] / ˈkɒm ɛnt /
NOUN
statement of opinion; explanation
Synonyms
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commentary criticism discussion judgment mention note observation opinion remark report review
STRONG
animadversion annotation backtalk buzz comeback crack dictum editorial elucidation exposition footnote gloss hearsay illustration input mouthful wisecrack
WEAK
obiter two cents' worth
Antonyms
STRONGEST
silence
VERB
make statement of opinion, explanation
Synonyms
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assert clarify conclude criticize disclose explain expound express mention note notice observe point out reflect say
STRONG
affirm animadvert annotate commentate construe elucidate explicate gloss illustrate interject interpose interpret opine pronounce remark state
WEAK
bring out pass on touch upon
Antonyms
STRONGEST
confuse miss
STRONG
mystify obscure
WEAK
keep quiet refrain

Example Sentences

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A spokesperson for the San Bernardino Police Department could not be reached for comment.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Neither Tamasi, Jones nor Kathman was available for comment, an Horry County spokesman said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

The Pentagon and Palantir declined to comment on Maven's performance in the current war with Iran.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

Elegant Marine Services didn’t respond to requests for comment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

My brain was still chewing over Elliot’s “sounds like a you problem” comment when I realized that his name wasn’t just in my head, it was on the memo in my hand.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.