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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An honorable mention for my 2022 draft board, Orlov has taken good steps for a fourth-round pick. Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025 Here are a few other honorable mentions that cause the same damage for the same reasons. Terina Allen, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024 The last to be so honored: Jarron Cumberland, honorable mention All-America in 2019. Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 11 Jan. 2025 Some honorable mentions are: Plowy McPlowface Only Have Ice for You Snow Worries Peppy La Plow Wichi-Thawesome The Scrape Gatsby William Scrape-speare Julia is a trending reporter for USA TODAY. Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for honorable mention 

Word History

First Known Use

1797, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of honorable mention was in 1797

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“Honorable mention.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/honorable%20mention. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.

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