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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Somebody needed to step up to at least fill some of the shoes left by Clarke, the only player to ever win three consecutive Electric Play of the Week awards.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026 -
On Monday, OpenAI will host its first-ever Cannes Lions event a few blocks away from the Palais where the awards are given, along the boulevard where the major tech players and ad holding companies have traditionally set up shop to show off to clients.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
22 June 2026
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Despite a career filled with awards and accolades, his family says fame was never what mattered most to him.—
Jamal Goss,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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His past accolades include being honored by the Red Cross and Congress and being awarded the Legion of Merit.—
Susan Young,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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Got thoughts, questions, ideas, concerns, compliments or maybe even some recs for me?—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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No pair in my closet receives more compliments or more recommendations from me than the Vivaia Yanka Sneakerina Ballet Flats.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
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“Honorable mentions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honorable%20mentions. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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