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
Hendricks has been an arts educator for more than 30 years and was an honorable mention for the special Tony in 2023 and 2024.
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CBS News, 12 May 2026
Hendricks has been an arts educator for more than 30 years and was an honorable mention for the special Tony in 2023 and 2024.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
An honorable mention prize of $100 went to an Illinois Math and Science Academy team consisting of Eric Chen and Nikhil Baman, of Dunlap, Isaac Lee, of Champaign, and Matthew Park, of Northbrook.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
However, it is known that he was named honorable mention all-Founders League in Connecticut.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
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CBS News, 12 May 2026
Hendricks has been an arts educator for more than 30 years and was an honorable mention for the special Tony in 2023 and 2024.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
An honorable mention prize of $100 went to an Illinois Math and Science Academy team consisting of Eric Chen and Nikhil Baman, of Dunlap, Isaac Lee, of Champaign, and Matthew Park, of Northbrook.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
However, it is known that he was named honorable mention all-Founders League in Connecticut.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for honorable mention
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Stephenson displayed his versatility again in that award-winning debut year, playing in a number of positions across defence and midfield, but has benefited from more stability in this one.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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The postseason awards are coming in for Georgia Tech standout Vahn Lackey.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
10 June 2026
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He's considered one of the planet’s most versatile watermen, with accolades that include eight-time stand-up paddle world champion, hydrofoil pioneer, and big-wave master.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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The awards came shortly thereafter, doling out the first accolades in 1991.—
Carly Westerfield,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 June 2026
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This full-moon experience is designed to calm and restore, compliments of the night sky.—
Judith Garrison,
AJC.com,
9 June 2026
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This new flight compliments Aero's growing route network, which currently includes several popular vacation destinations like Aspen, Maui, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Los Cabos, and Sun Valley.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
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“Honorable mention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honorable%20mention. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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