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
Here are some of the top fails from the year, and a few honorable mentions for notable 2024 facepalms.
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Pcmag Staff, PCMAG, 17 Dec. 2024
In the Cannes Alumni category, 1st Place goes to Olav Carter (who received an honorable mention in last year’s contest) and 2nd Place goes to Matison LeBlanc.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 12 Dec. 2024
Doi won an honorable mention from the 34th Hyeres International Mode Festival Mode Jury Award.
—Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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This Chromebook (8/10, WIRED Recommends) received an honorable mention in our guide to Best Laptops.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
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Pcmag Staff, PCMAG, 17 Dec. 2024
In the Cannes Alumni category, 1st Place goes to Olav Carter (who received an honorable mention in last year’s contest) and 2nd Place goes to Matison LeBlanc.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 12 Dec. 2024
Doi won an honorable mention from the 34th Hyeres International Mode Festival Mode Jury Award.
—Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Acer Chromebook Plus 515 for $279 ($120 off) Best Buy
This Chromebook (8/10, WIRED Recommends) received an honorable mention in our guide to Best Laptops.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for honorable mention
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What's Next As the draw nearer, with the ceremony scheduled for March 3, fans praised Chalamet for his performance on SNL as part of his campaign to win the award this year after being nominated for his role in the Bob Dylan biopic.—
Jasmine Laws,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
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Filmmakers unveil their work, launch their awards campaigns and begin new friendships.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2025
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As for the Mets, Guerrero's accolades speak for themselves: four All-Star appearances, two Silver Slugger awards and a Gold Glove.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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These accolades underscore The Dixon Injury Firm's commitment to providing top-tier legal representation and achieving the best possible outcomes for their clients.—
William Jones,
USA TODAY,
16 Jan. 2025
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In exclusive sit-down, Biden reveals his biggest regret and the compliment Trump gave him Some Democrats blame Biden’s initial decision to run for a second term – only to end his campaign 107 days before the election – for helping pave the way to Trump’s return to power.—
Joey Garrison,
USA TODAY,
15 Jan. 2025
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The fringe adds an eye-catching detail that one shopper said earned them so many compliments.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
13 Jan. 2025
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