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
Hinton started last season at left tackle in a run-heavy, multiple scheme at Michigan, where he was named All-Big Ten honorable mention.
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Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 23 Apr. 2025
Between Smith and forward Trey Kaufman-Renn, who earned All-American honorable mention honors this season, Matt Painter is poised to have the strongest returning duo in the sport.
—Brendan Marks, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
An honorable mention – both the tourers get the famed Telelever Evo setup that’s also found on the R1300 GS.
—New Atlas, 6 May 2025
The 22-year-old still received an honorable mention All-Big Ten nod after starting all season at right tackle.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
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Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 23 Apr. 2025
Between Smith and forward Trey Kaufman-Renn, who earned All-American honorable mention honors this season, Matt Painter is poised to have the strongest returning duo in the sport.
—Brendan Marks, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
An honorable mention – both the tourers get the famed Telelever Evo setup that’s also found on the R1300 GS.
—New Atlas, 6 May 2025
The 22-year-old still received an honorable mention All-Big Ten nod after starting all season at right tackle.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for honorable mention
Noun
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The performance airs one night before the Great White Way's annual awards show.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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The civil suit eventually came to include five defendants — all had been freshmen in fall 2021, except for Araiza, then a standout senior whose punting skills later led to a national collegiate award.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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Despite his athletic accolades, Jones’ post-retirement years—and even much of his playing career—have been marked by frequent legal trouble.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
9 June 2025
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The 30-year-old was awarded a litany of individual accolades for his performances this season.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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Often my friends share the news like the tattoo is some sort of accomplishment and, if the young adult is present, will summon them over to show off the new ink to (presumably) collect compliments.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
27 May 2025
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The reigning rookie of the year's injury comes just after Clark received a major compliment from NBA superstar LeBron James.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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“Honorable mention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honorable%20mention. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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