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
Getty Images As noted, other elements of Tyla's beauty look deserve honorable mention.
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Marci Robin, Allure, 29 Oct. 2024
Fleming was given an All-Mountain West Conference honorable mention alongside fellow San José player Brooke Slusser, the team announced on Tuesday.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Lincoln-Way West 7-4 (10) Senior receiver Austin Rowswell, an honorable mention all-state pick, finishes with 12 TD catches.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 24 Nov. 2024
Other honorable mentions include the fiesta omelet and the cheesesteak omelet.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
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Marci Robin, Allure, 29 Oct. 2024
Fleming was given an All-Mountain West Conference honorable mention alongside fellow San José player Brooke Slusser, the team announced on Tuesday.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Lincoln-Way West 7-4 (10) Senior receiver Austin Rowswell, an honorable mention all-state pick, finishes with 12 TD catches.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 24 Nov. 2024
Other honorable mentions include the fiesta omelet and the cheesesteak omelet.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for honorable mention
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Co-star Hiroyuki Sanada netted the Lead Actor award, while the series took the win for Outstanding Drama.Sean Keane, ABC News, 26 Dec. 2024
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Wilson has won 14 awards from the Academy of Country Music and the CMA since 2021, alongside seven No. 1 country hits.Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 26 Dec. 2024
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The Bills know that Allen is playing the best football of his career, with the likely league accolades to follow.Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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According to Gastineau, Favre took a dive on the record-breaking play, ultimately handing Michael Strahan the accolade.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Jolie receives these words graciously, but the right compliment can still pierce her defenses.Dave Itzkoff, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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Again, a compliment flips into a complaint, that the woman who was created from his side now insists on straying from it.Merve Emre, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Honorable mention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honorable%20mention. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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