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

Examples of honorable mention in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

A couple honorable mentions were located just a few steps away, including Datura Studio Isla, a sustainable label featuring colorful basics, and De Haan Gallery Studio, spotlighting beautiful artisan pottery. — Kasey Busiel, Vogue, 17 July 2026

The script hails from Peter Gamble, though there should probably be an honorable mention to the guy who wrote Rocky — that’d also be Stallone. — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026

He was named honorable mention All-Big Sky in 2023 after starting all 13 games for the team. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026

Our team chose a handful of winning entries and honorable mentions from fourth graders, middle and high schoolers. — Janet W. Lee, NPR, 3 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1797, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for honorable mention

• apprehension
• comprehension
• condescension
• hypertension
• hypotension
• reinvention
• reprehension
• resuspension
• attention
• contention
• convention
• declension