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 serene spaces, personal service, and vibrant lounge—not to mention super-comfy rooms—make the Shangri-La a perfectly decadent Toronto home base. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 On a boat — not to mention a reality-TV show — attachments develop and fall apart with unusual urgency; watching Kat and Gen felt like watching the main friend duo of a coming-of-age movie ride out the turbulence of growing up in 2x speed. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2026 Laphroaig is one of the most popular, not to mention best-selling, peated single malts in the world. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2026 That’s not to mention what could be a massively consequential midterm election, fueled by AI anxiety among voters, that could test the bounds of their power. — Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for not to mention

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“Not to mention.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20to%20mention. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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