not to mention

phrase

Synonyms of not to mentionnext
: not even yet counting or considering : and notably in addition
a proposal that's risky and expensive, not to mention unethical

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The 101 rooms and 57 suites feel contemporary and quietly luxurious with high ceilings, plush carpeting, and white wood paneling—not to mention Marshall Bluetooth speakers and Dyson hairdryers. — Eddi Fiegel, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2026 The space is extremely tight and usually accommodates the massive speakers, the artist or venue camera crew, security, lots of wires, not to mention several other photographers. — Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026 They are animated with flowers, grasses and trees, not to mention meeting spaces, fountains, hanging gardens and an amphitheater. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 The film’s length could paradoxically work in its favor, too, rewarding those who soldier through its four-hour run time with a badge of endurance, not to mention cocktail party cred. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for not to mention

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