honorable mentions

noun

plural of honorable mention
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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  1. awards
  2. accolades
  3. compliments
Noun
  • Fall is when studios love to drop some of their juiciest awards-season contenders.
    — David Faris, TheWeek, 9 Oct. 2026
  • And don’t forget, BAFTA winner Robert Aramayo of I Swear is technically eligible for this year’s awards!
    — Nate Jones, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of awards
Noun
  • Ditka's illustrious career and numerous accolades speak for themselves, but his stories and lasting impact will be remembered for generations.
    — Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The accolades—five Pro Bowls, two All-Pros and offensive rookie of the year—speak for themselves.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of accolades
Noun
  • 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
  • The compliments about what the rotation accomplished are more than a year old.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of compliments
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“Honorable mentions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honorable%20mentions. Accessed 16 Oct. 2026.

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