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 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 Sarah Lichtenberg, of Costa Mesa, took home an honorable mention in the amateur category. — Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for honorable mention

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Films by women directors have historically won few opportunities at the awards, making the haul a landmark for feminist filmmaking in the country.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
Last season, in the Rams’ first four games, Stafford passed for eight touchdowns, with two interceptions, en route to a 3-1 start and what eventually became his run to a first MVP award.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of award

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Although only founded in 2016, the RIBA International Prize is arguably the most prestigious accolade awarded to a single building.

— Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026
The Mexican pop icon will receive the accolade in recognition of an exceptional career spanning over three decades and his enduring influence on Latin music.

— Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026

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But despite Lloyd’s compliment, to say Evans had a great game would be an overstatement.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026
So, alongside the compliments there’s an awful lot of real estate dedicated to his enemies, including his stepmother, Raine, whose many offenses included installing wall-to-wall carpeting in the family manse.

— Ashley Baker, Air Mail, 3 Oct. 2026

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