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.
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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
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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
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“Honorable mention.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/honorable%20mention. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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