honorable mentions

noun

plural of honorable mention
as in awards
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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  1. awards
  2. accolades
  3. compliments
Noun
  • Creator Dan Erickson’s popular show has stacked up 51 awards for its stellar performances, directing, and cinematography.
    — Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Cho has also frequently supported LGBT rights and has won awards for her humanitarian efforts on behalf of women, Asians, and the LGBT community.
    — Big Think, Big Think, 31 July 2026
Definition of awards
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  • The response has poured in through a parade of international accolades and enduring global success.
    — Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Davido has lived his entire adult life in public, and has weathered celebration, scrutiny, controversy, warranted criticism, deserved accolades, and unimaginable loss under a microscope.
    — Ivie Ani, VIBE.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of accolades
Noun
  • The post received more than 25,000 likes, with comments featuring birthday wishes and compliments on her youthful appearance.
    — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 31 July 2026
  • Shop summer sandals—from raffia slides to nostalgic jellies and classic flip-flops—that will earn you compliments (and keep you cool), below.
    — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 31 July 2026
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“Honorable mentions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honorable%20mentions. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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