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 Chicago Bears organization named Johnson, a quarterback, honorable mention on its all-state flag football team this fall in the first season the Illinois High School Association sanctioned the sport.
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Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
In what is listed as his junior year in 2023-24, Wade averaged 12 points and 6 rebounds per game at Stanislaus State (D-II) and earned conference honorable mention.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Jan. 2025
In a further new development, The Nordic Series Awards will include an honorable mention, the Creative Courage Award, which celebrates the producer and commissioner of a series that boldly pushes creative boundaries and embraces innovation.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 9 Jan. 2025
Below are a handful of Amy’s picks and honorable mentions.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
In what is listed as his junior year in 2023-24, Wade averaged 12 points and 6 rebounds per game at Stanislaus State (D-II) and earned conference honorable mention.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Jan. 2025
In a further new development, The Nordic Series Awards will include an honorable mention, the Creative Courage Award, which celebrates the producer and commissioner of a series that boldly pushes creative boundaries and embraces innovation.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 9 Jan. 2025
Below are a handful of Amy’s picks and honorable mentions.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Honorable mention.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/honorable%20mention. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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