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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Brammall, who just last month received a TVLine Performer of the Week honorable mention for his recurring role on Paramount+’s Evil, should also be familiar for creating and starring in the Australian comedy series Colin From Accounts alongside real-life wife Harriet Dyer.
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Andy Swift, TVLine, 1 July 2024
In all, The Times won three first-place, five second-place and two third-place awards, as well as one honorable mention in the Division 3 category (circulation 200,000 and up; digital-only organization).
—Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2024
The bird conservation nonprofit announced the contest winners Thursday, unveiling a suite of eight winning images and four honorable mentions that feature birds fighting, flying, mating, hunting, foraging and raising their young.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 June 2024
Other honorable mentions for largest breed include the Persian, Savannah cat, Norwegian Forest cat and Turkish Van, according to Purina.
Plants safe for cats:A full list of toxic vs. cat-friendly flowers.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 8 June 2024
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Andy Swift, TVLine, 1 July 2024
In all, The Times won three first-place, five second-place and two third-place awards, as well as one honorable mention in the Division 3 category (circulation 200,000 and up; digital-only organization).
—Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2024
The bird conservation nonprofit announced the contest winners Thursday, unveiling a suite of eight winning images and four honorable mentions that feature birds fighting, flying, mating, hunting, foraging and raising their young.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 June 2024
Other honorable mentions for largest breed include the Persian, Savannah cat, Norwegian Forest cat and Turkish Van, according to Purina.
Plants safe for cats:A full list of toxic vs. cat-friendly flowers.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 8 June 2024
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