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 Also, honorable mention here for the two-bed Cliff House, which comes with panoramic vistas of the bay below and the greenery beyond. —

Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 29 June 2024 Still, he was named an All-America honorable mention by the AP. —

Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2024 Shimmer, from Alice Gu, won best short film, and The Ballad of Tita and The Machines received an honorable mention. —

Zoe G. Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 June 2024 Alyssa Arcand was recognized as Professional Employee of the Year, an award for civilian employees, and Derek Peterson received honorable mention. —

Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 6 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for honorable mention

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Word History

First Known Use

1797, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of honorable mention was in 1797

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“Honorable mention.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/honorable%20mention. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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