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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These are our winners, one for each of the four shows, with a bonus honorable mention.
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Vogue Runway, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2024
Amazon is flooded with vacuum deals during October Prime Day, but this cordless vacuum from Levoit is getting an honorable mention.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024
These are just a few honorable mentions of the wear-everywhere accessories dominating the style scene these days.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2024
Another honorable mention is Simkhai’s fabulously fuzzy, wrap jacket, that could have come straight from the 1970s; a sure choice that will add polish to casual denim or dresses and skirts.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2024
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Vogue Runway, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2024
Amazon is flooded with vacuum deals during October Prime Day, but this cordless vacuum from Levoit is getting an honorable mention.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024
These are just a few honorable mentions of the wear-everywhere accessories dominating the style scene these days.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2024
Another honorable mention is Simkhai’s fabulously fuzzy, wrap jacket, that could have come straight from the 1970s; a sure choice that will add polish to casual denim or dresses and skirts.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2024
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“Honorable mention.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/honorable%20mention. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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