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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In the Cannes Alumni category, 1st Place goes to Olav Carter (who received an honorable mention in last year’s contest) and 2nd Place goes to Matison LeBlanc. —

Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 12 Dec. 2024 Doi won an honorable mention from the 34th Hyeres International Mode Festival Mode Jury Award. —

Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024 Acer Chromebook Plus 515 for $279 ($120 off) Best Buy This Chromebook (8/10, WIRED Recommends) received an honorable mention in our guide to Best Laptops. —

Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024 Two out of three of Lizzo’s picks made it into the mix for Billboard’s Best Pop Stars of the 21st Century, with Elliott gaining an honorable mention and Lil Wayne grabbing the 21st slot. —

Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 25 Nov. 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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