honorable mention

noun

: a distinction conferred (as in a contest or exhibition) on works or persons of exceptional merit but not deserving of top honors

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Other honorable mentions for largest breed include the Persian, Savannah cat, Norwegian Forest cat and Turkish Van, according to Purina. —

Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 19 Sep. 2024 The restaurants could earn stars, Bib Gourmand awards, or remain as honorable mentions when the guide is released later this year. —

Anna Spiegel, Axios, 11 Sep. 2024 Other honorable mentions included Alicia Keys, Chris Brown, Future, Jennifer Lopez, Kendrick Lamar, Megan Thee Stallion, Missy Elliott, Nelly, Post Malone, Sean Paul, and SZA. —

Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 15 Aug. 2024 The linebacker earned an All-ACC honorable mention in 2022 before earning third-team All-ACC honors last season. —

Nicky Wolcott, Charlotte Observer, 26 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for honorable mention

Word History

First Known Use

1797, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of honorable mention was in 1797

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“Honorable mention.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/honorable%20mention. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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