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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Pumpkin earns an honorable mention for its high water and fiber content, low calories, and nutrient-dense seeds.
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Laura Schober, Health, 25 Nov. 2025
An honorable mention is the Golden Gate National Recreation Area in California, proving that even urban parks can be worthwhile destinations for fall escapes.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2025
As an honorable mention, Nagy named Jon Sumrall of the Tulane Green Wave as a name to watch.
—Anne Erickson, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
The three-time All-Mountain West honorable mention honoree made an instant impact for the Rainbow Warriors in 2022 as the only freshman in the country to produce at least 70 tackles, two interceptions and a sack.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
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Laura Schober, Health, 25 Nov. 2025
An honorable mention is the Golden Gate National Recreation Area in California, proving that even urban parks can be worthwhile destinations for fall escapes.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2025
As an honorable mention, Nagy named Jon Sumrall of the Tulane Green Wave as a name to watch.
—Anne Erickson, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
The three-time All-Mountain West honorable mention honoree made an instant impact for the Rainbow Warriors in 2022 as the only freshman in the country to produce at least 70 tackles, two interceptions and a sack.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
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“Honorable mention.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/honorable%20mention. Accessed 26 Nov. 2025.
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