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
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for honorable mention
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Since 2002, the Unforgettable Gala has grown to become the API community’s longest-running awards ceremony.Matt Minton, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
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The Board of Directors of City Trusts announced November 18 that three individuals received the 2024 John Scott award for their work in the field.John Werner, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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The following year, as part of Robb Report’s Best of the Best accolades, it was named 2013 Best Specialty Vehicles: Sports Car.Howard Walker, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
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As the charismatic frontwoman of No Doubt and a multiplatinum solo artist, Stefani’s career has spanned decades and genres, earning numerous accolades, including four MTV Video Music Awards, two Billboard Awards an American Music Award and a Brit Award.Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
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Gregory is touched by the compliment and proud of his ability to connect with a student, but Darnell isn’t pleased with the idea of another man forming a bond with his son.Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
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If former President Donald Trump is to be believed, some of the richest and most powerful people in the world have called him to lavish him with compliments.Gaby Del Valle, The Verge, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Honorable mention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honorable%20mention. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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