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mentions

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈmɛnʃənz// UK //mˈɛnʃənz// men·tions

n. a short remark or note about someone or something. You often see this online when someone uses your name in a post or a comment.

n. a brief reference to someone or something in speech, writing, or digital media. Often used in plural form to describe instances where a brand or individual is tagged or cited in social media contexts.


SIMPLE

The book includes several mentions of his early life.

CONTEXTUAL

The marketing team tracked the brand's social media mentions to see how customers reacted to the new product launch.

COMPLEX

While the report provides a thorough analysis of the economic factors, it contains only passing mentions of the environmental consequences that local communities are currently facing.

Synonyms
Usage

Frequently used in the plural when referring to social media notifications or media coverage.

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