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 With Elle’s distinct traits, not to mention her impeccable wardrobe, Minetree was determined to keep her own identity separate from the iconic character. Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 The same could be said of their companies as Tesla has about 17 times the revenue of Rivian and 75 times the market cap, not to mention almost 10 times the cash and healthy profits. Diane Brady, Fortune, 30 June 2026 There may be more widespread thunderstorm activity by the Fourth of July, which could, of course, impact the 2026 Men's World Cup match in Philadelphia, not to mention America 250 celebrations. Andrew Kozak, CBS News, 30 June 2026 Cannavale and Byrne have shared the screen numerous times, including Will Gluck’s musical Annie (2014), the indie Adult Beginners (2014), Spy (2015), and Ezra (2024) — not to mention playing a warring married couple in a 2020 production of Medea. Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for not to mention

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

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