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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Sun Sentinel Broward wrestling first team, second team, honorable mention, coach of the year
The best of Broward’s boys wrestlers.
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Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2025
Senior power forward Julian Reese was honored with honorable mention accolades by the coaches and media.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 11 Mar. 2025
Here’s more: ESPN’s Buster Olney ranks the top 10 players (plus honorable mentions) at every position, and the Marlins are shut out across the board.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 2 Mar. 2025
In addition, an honorable mention should go to Hattie B’s – a restaurant chain specializing in Nashville-style hot chicken.
—Shimite Obialo, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2025
Senior power forward Julian Reese was honored with honorable mention accolades by the coaches and media.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 11 Mar. 2025
Here’s more: ESPN’s Buster Olney ranks the top 10 players (plus honorable mentions) at every position, and the Marlins are shut out across the board.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 2 Mar. 2025
In addition, an honorable mention should go to Hattie B’s – a restaurant chain specializing in Nashville-style hot chicken.
—Shimite Obialo, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Honorable mention.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/honorable%20mention. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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