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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But despite all of her on-court achievements, Harmon has yet to earn anything more than an honorable mention on the Associated Press' All-American team.
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Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
The tackle was named to the NEPSAC All-Class B First Team Offensive Line squad, as well as an All-New England honorable mention.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
An honorable mention, former Viking Jeff Christy was Johnson’s center that season.
—Brian Hall, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2026
Bloomberg News and the Blade were noted as honorable mentions.
—AZCentral.com, 4 Feb. 2026
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Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
The tackle was named to the NEPSAC All-Class B First Team Offensive Line squad, as well as an All-New England honorable mention.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
An honorable mention, former Viking Jeff Christy was Johnson’s center that season.
—Brian Hall, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2026
Bloomberg News and the Blade were noted as honorable mentions.
—AZCentral.com, 4 Feb. 2026
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“Honorable mention.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/honorable%20mention. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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