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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Along with the following bars, some honorable mention picks included Proof on Main and Nouvelle Bar + Bottle.
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Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 31 July 2025
Though he’s been an honorable mention in 2021 and 2024, Tyler, The Creator has yet to finish in our Greatest Pop Stars year-end top 10.
—Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 29 July 2025
Elad is an accomplished player, too, having been a finalist for the 2024 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, 29 July 2025
In 2023, Toure was an All-Big 10 honorable mention after racking up 93 tackles with 9.5 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks, while playing under new UM defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 28 July 2025
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Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 31 July 2025
Though he’s been an honorable mention in 2021 and 2024, Tyler, The Creator has yet to finish in our Greatest Pop Stars year-end top 10.
—Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 29 July 2025
Elad is an accomplished player, too, having been a finalist for the 2024 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, 29 July 2025
In 2023, Toure was an All-Big 10 honorable mention after racking up 93 tackles with 9.5 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks, while playing under new UM defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 28 July 2025
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“Honorable mention.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/honorable%20mention. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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