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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The Society of American Business Editors and Writers awarded two of his stories with honorable mentions in 2019 and named White House, Inc. one of the best business books of the year in 2021.
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Dan Alexander, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
Several honorable mentions, like the BPL courtyard and the Customs House tower observation deck, didn't make it to the final 16 bracket.
—Mike Deehan, Axios, 14 Feb. 2025
An honorable mention also goes out to Abbott Elementary star Quinta Brunson, who wore an Old Hollywood pixie.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2025
An honorable mention for my 2022 draft board, Orlov has taken good steps for a fourth-round pick.
—Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
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Dan Alexander, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
Several honorable mentions, like the BPL courtyard and the Customs House tower observation deck, didn't make it to the final 16 bracket.
—Mike Deehan, Axios, 14 Feb. 2025
An honorable mention also goes out to Abbott Elementary star Quinta Brunson, who wore an Old Hollywood pixie.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2025
An honorable mention for my 2022 draft board, Orlov has taken good steps for a fourth-round pick.
—Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Honorable mention.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/honorable%20mention. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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