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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All-conference and all-sectional honorable mention. Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025 She was named a Star-Telegram Player of the Year honorable mention. Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2025 His tenure would go on to bring second-team, first-team and honorable mention All-Big Ten selections. Oliver Thomas, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025 The all-Big 12 honorable mention selection was second in the league and 27th nationally in assists per game with 5.7. Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for honorable mention

Word History

First Known Use

1797, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of honorable mention was in 1797

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“Honorable mention.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/honorable%20mention. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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