Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for mention. Search instead for menti.
Definitions

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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

This newspaper’s first mention of Apple was all the way back on April 17, 1978, buried in the 16th paragraph of a story on Page 40 about investors with a secret weapon: the personal computer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Peet perks up at the mention of Shear’s new writing project.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

It’s no coincidence that you mention you were shoveling snow at 8 years old.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

But that agenda is also profoundly narcissistic and poorly conceived, not to mention managed by shameless lickspittles whose only authentic job skill lies in praising the boss.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

Not to mention the blanks in my own life.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

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