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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The mood today was more tenuous, the industry crowd mulling in the lobby with cocktails, discussing the tail end of awards season and the controversy coming out of the Berlin Film Festival concerning politically cautious juror statements.—
Film Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026 -
South Korea awards about $208,000 for gold, roughly $139,000 for silver and $70,000 for bronze.—
Lee Ying Shan,Sydney Goh,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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Some stars receiving accolades were notably absent (Ackie and Cooper included), but the blue carpet was still a sight to behold.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
16 Feb. 2026
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At a program unaccustomed to recent success, which has two winning seasons in its 20 years as a Division I program, second-year Coach John Shulman has the Bears aiming higher that regular-season accolades.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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One shopper got tons of compliments on this vibrant style, which is under $40 and includes artificial jasmine, lavender, and daisies.—
Jamie Weissman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Feb. 2026
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My mom lives for compliments on her outfits and this Prettygarden dress is sure to reel them in.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Honorable mentions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honorable%20mentions. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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