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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For the first time in the show's 56-year history, the awards will be taped live at Bridgestone Arena.—
Melonee Hurt,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Oct. 2025 -
But the high-profile nature of the awards and the eye-popping figures associated with them are pushing board-level compensation committees that negotiate CEO pay to prepare for conversations about similar packages.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
5 Oct. 2025
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The short list and nominators remain a secret, and documents revealing the details of the selection process for the accolades are sealed from public view for 50 years.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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And for all the deserved accolades to European captain Luke Donald, such a man exists on that side.—
Hugh Kellenberger,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Fans loved seeing Klum on the runway, filling the comment section with compliments for the model.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman hasn’t been shy about dishing out compliments to Boise State ahead of Saturday afternoon’s matchup between the two teams.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Honorable mentions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honorable%20mentions. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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