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.com, 23 Apr. 2025
This past winter, Reese amassed 13.3 points and 9.0 rebounds per game and earned his third All-Big Ten honorable mention status, joining former point guards Melo Trimble and Anthony Cowan as the lone players in program history to be recognized three times by the Big Ten.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 22 Apr. 2025
The former three-star recruit became a three-year starter for the Boilermakers at right guard and right tackle while earning All-Big Ten honorable mention each season.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Elad was a finalist for the Jon Cornish trophy, which recognizes the top Canadian in NCAA football, and was honorable mention for the All-Mountain West Team.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 24 Mar. 2025
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Dan Alexander, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
This past winter, Reese amassed 13.3 points and 9.0 rebounds per game and earned his third All-Big Ten honorable mention status, joining former point guards Melo Trimble and Anthony Cowan as the lone players in program history to be recognized three times by the Big Ten.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 22 Apr. 2025
The former three-star recruit became a three-year starter for the Boilermakers at right guard and right tackle while earning All-Big Ten honorable mention each season.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Elad was a finalist for the Jon Cornish trophy, which recognizes the top Canadian in NCAA football, and was honorable mention for the All-Mountain West Team.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 24 Mar. 2025
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“Honorable mention.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/honorable%20mention. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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