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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At the after party, see an awards ceremony and celebrate your accomplishment with food, drink and fun.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
28 Sep. 2025 -
Family members have mentioned that Derome even won awards for his architectural drawings, though little else is known about those accolades.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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Family members have mentioned that Derome even won awards for his architectural drawings, though little else is known about those accolades.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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Since launching her career in 2015, Young has picked up numerous accolades, including a nomination for the Brit Award Rising Star in 2021.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Sep. 2025
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Later, on her way out, Benson runs into Kathryn Tynan, the new chief of detectives, who is effusive with compliments in a way that rattles Liv just a little.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
25 Sep. 2025
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Simple definitely does not have to mean boring—both of these tops always receive compliments.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Honorable mentions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honorable%20mentions. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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