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
Hendricks has been an arts educator for more than 30 years and was an honorable mention for the special Tony in 2023 and 2024.
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CBS News, 12 May 2026
Hendricks has been an arts educator for more than 30 years and was an honorable mention for the special Tony in 2023 and 2024.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
An honorable mention prize of $100 went to an Illinois Math and Science Academy team consisting of Eric Chen and Nikhil Baman, of Dunlap, Isaac Lee, of Champaign, and Matthew Park, of Northbrook.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
However, it is known that he was named honorable mention all-Founders League in Connecticut.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
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CBS News, 12 May 2026
Hendricks has been an arts educator for more than 30 years and was an honorable mention for the special Tony in 2023 and 2024.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
An honorable mention prize of $100 went to an Illinois Math and Science Academy team consisting of Eric Chen and Nikhil Baman, of Dunlap, Isaac Lee, of Champaign, and Matthew Park, of Northbrook.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
However, it is known that he was named honorable mention all-Founders League in Connecticut.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for honorable mention
Noun
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The award recognizes and encourages students who have demonstrated academic accomplishment, leadership and good character.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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But Mazzulla, 37, is now the youngest head coach to receive the Coach of the Year award since the legendary Phil Jackson won it in 1975, per the NBA.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
Noun
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The series also brought Healy an editorial writer’s most beloved accolade, visible evidence that her words made a difference.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 May 2026
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The studio won the marquee Studio of the Year accolade.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
22 May 2026
Noun
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Highlight specific individual or team wins, compliments received from cross-functional teams and projects on the horizon.—
Christina Wood,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Isn't that a compliment if Pitt is the guy your soon-to-be-ex-wife is rebounding with?—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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