not to mention

phrase

Definition of not to mentionnext
as in let alone
to say nothing of The airfare is pricey, not to mention the cost of food and lodging.

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Recent Examples of not to mention No matter that those doubles have their own consciousnesses, not to mention foster families who have lovingly raised them. Literary Hub, 1 Sep. 2026 Her full, straight-across bangs sit just above her brows, adding to the retro shape, not to mention the resemblance. Marci Robin, Allure, 1 Sep. 2026 James’s close narration imbues the book with intimacy, not to mention humor. Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026 But the process of navigating foreign road rules—not to mention parts of the world that are new to you, in general—can be overwhelming. Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for not to mention
Recent Examples of Synonyms for not to mention
never mind
Phrase
  • The President has repeatedly used military force in a half dozen countries without confering with Congress never mind asking for their authorization.
    Riley Rourke, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
  • How does Paramount compete with a YouTube and a TikTok (even a TikTok partly owned in the family), never mind navigate Disney-OpenAI and a coming age of anti-original AI slop?
    Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026

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“Not to mention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/not%20to%20mention. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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