HONORABLE MENTION Synonyms: 33 Similar Words

honorable mention

noun

Definition of honorable mention

as in award

recognition given to someone who has done something extremely well but who has not won the top honor They didn't win the science fair competition but were pleased to receive an honorable mention.

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Recent Examples of honorable mention An honorable mention goes out to the Cleveland Browns, who had a live mascot representing the Dawg Pound up until 2024. — Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026 The 6-2, 240-pound Cathedral Catholic graduate began his career at Army before transferring home and earning honorable mention All-Mountain West recognition the past two years. — Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2026 Senior defender Tyler Johnson, who earned All-DuPage Valley Conference and all-sectional honorable mention honors, will lead the way in front of senior goalkeeper Chase Grosrenaud, who had five shutouts. — Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 That could be why Wilson was completely left out of the top 10 and honorable mention categories in ESPN’s 2026 wide receiver rankings, compiled by NFL insider Jeremy Fowler. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for honorable mention

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So far, the streamer’s awards hopeful has collected $650,000 from two weekends in limited release.

— Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 25 Oct. 2026
Also presented at the ceremony are awards for the men's and women's young talent, goalkeeper, coach, club and striker.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026

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Over the course of her long career, Curtis, 67, has developed a lengthy résumé in film and television, winning numerous accolades along the way, including an Oscar and an Emmy (she’s been nominated for a Grammy too — there’s still time for an EGOT).

— Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Women who've accepted their past mistakes aren't used to accepting accolades.

— Noel Brennan, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

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