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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Yazdanpanah won the 2022 A’ Design Award and received honorable mention from the IDA Design Awards.
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 15 Sep. 2025
A couple honorable mentions in my opinion- Rudy Guimond looks pretty solid pitching the shutout on Saturday.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Here are the honorable mentions from the 2025 Student Podcast Challenge.
—Steve Drummond, NPR, 9 Sep. 2025
Almond milk received an honorable mention for its nutrient profile, lightly nutty taste, and versatility in recipes.
—Laura Schober, Health, 8 Sep. 2025
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 15 Sep. 2025
A couple honorable mentions in my opinion- Rudy Guimond looks pretty solid pitching the shutout on Saturday.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Here are the honorable mentions from the 2025 Student Podcast Challenge.
—Steve Drummond, NPR, 9 Sep. 2025
Almond milk received an honorable mention for its nutrient profile, lightly nutty taste, and versatility in recipes.
—Laura Schober, Health, 8 Sep. 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 18 Sep. 2025.
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