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 Fowler includes an honorable mention section for every player who receives a vote at each position. — Dan Duggan, New York Times, 28 July 2026 The script hails from Peter Gamble, though there should probably be an honorable mention to the guy who wrote Rocky — that’d also be Stallone. — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026 He was named honorable mention All-Big Sky in 2023 after starting all 13 games for the team. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026 Okorie flipped his commitment from Harvard to join Stanford for his freshman year in the 2025 season, becoming an Associated Press All-American honorable mention, the All-ACC first team and the ACC All-Rookie team. — Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for honorable mention

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Unfortunately for American enthusiasts, this award-winning £59 expression was a UK-exclusive release for the annual Campbeltown Malts Festival.

— Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Attendees willenjoy panel discussions with award-winning authors, activities, live entertainment, exhibitors including local authors, and independent booksellers.

— Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026

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The role also earned him Academy Award, Golden Globe, SAG award and Critics Choice Award nominations, among other accolades.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026
In an independent sector where even experienced filmmakers struggle to finance their next project, these are hardly ornamental accolades.

— Callum McLennan, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026

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