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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In that national vote, Ejiofor was recognized as only an honorable mention.
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
The Los Angeles Times earned one award and two honorable mentions in the Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing (SABEW) competition.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Following the 2024-25 season, she was named an AP All-American honorable mention, part of the SEC all-defensive team and a semifinalist for the Nancy Lieberman point guard of the year award.
—Austin American Statesman, 23 Mar. 2026
Strack, who earned honorable mention honors on The Associated Press All-America team, had her 16th double-double of the season, and Key her seventh.
—ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
The Los Angeles Times earned one award and two honorable mentions in the Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing (SABEW) competition.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Following the 2024-25 season, she was named an AP All-American honorable mention, part of the SEC all-defensive team and a semifinalist for the Nancy Lieberman point guard of the year award.
—Austin American Statesman, 23 Mar. 2026
Strack, who earned honorable mention honors on The Associated Press All-America team, had her 16th double-double of the season, and Key her seventh.
—ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
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“Honorable mention.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/honorable%20mention. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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