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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Copper: The Metal of the Future Though not a precious metal, copper deserves an honorable mention.
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Frank Holmes, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Baron had a strong season and was an All-ACC honorable mention.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2025
Not only did Williams not make it on the top 10 list, but he was not even given an honorable mention.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
An honorable mention from our merino wool t-shirt guide, this Smartwool t-shirt is cousin the long sleeve above.
—Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 5 July 2025
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Frank Holmes, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Baron had a strong season and was an All-ACC honorable mention.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2025
Not only did Williams not make it on the top 10 list, but he was not even given an honorable mention.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
An honorable mention from our merino wool t-shirt guide, this Smartwool t-shirt is cousin the long sleeve above.
—Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 5 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for honorable mention
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“Honorable mention.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/honorable%20mention. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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