as in award
recognition given to someone who has done something extremely well but who has not won the top honor
They didn't win the science fair competition but were pleased to receive an honorable mention.
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Recent Examples of honorable mention
The Savage native was on both third teams last season and received honorable mention two years ago.
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Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 11 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
The Savage native was on both third teams last season and received honorable mention two years ago.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 11 Mar. 2025
Five months later, San Diego State’s 7-foot redshirt freshman is the conference’s freshman of the year, defensive player of the year, a member of the all-defensive team and an honorable mention all-conference selection in awards announced Tuesday morning.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025
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Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 11 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
The Savage native was on both third teams last season and received honorable mention two years ago.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 11 Mar. 2025
Five months later, San Diego State’s 7-foot redshirt freshman is the conference’s freshman of the year, defensive player of the year, a member of the all-defensive team and an honorable mention all-conference selection in awards announced Tuesday morning.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for honorable mention
Noun
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His work has received dozens of national and regional awards.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
19 Apr. 2025
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While winning awards is prestigious, a single award may not translate to additional sales.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The honor adds to a long list of accolades in her extraordinary career.—
Kim Elsesser,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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But the gritty crime drama is more than deserving of its accolades, and Goggins, as Detective Shane Vendrell, is a major reason for its success.—
Daniel Dockery,
Vulture,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Ojai Valley Inn’s views its Spiritual Wellness program as a compliment to more traditional Spa and Wellness practices that are also offered such as a signature Ojai massage or a nature walk in within the Mind Body program.—
Yola Robert,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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To Benny Blanco, being compared to Bad Bunny quite the compliment!—
Daniela Avila,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Honorable mention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honorable%20mention. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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