honorable mention
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of honorable mention
First recorded in 1865–70
Example Sentences
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“A 2013 All-Pac-12 honorable mention selection, Mauro was an integral part of four bowl teams, helping lead Stanford to a pair of Rose Bowl Game appearances,” the team wrote.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026
She was part of a team that won a 2021 Sabew honorable mention for stories detailing fashion’s new China problem.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026
Those stories also earned the New York Press Club's 2021 award for spot news and an honorable mention from the Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 24, 2026
This was a different approach than that of most coaches pursuing the honorable mention All-American from New Mexico.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 1, 2025
“Yeah, and you won an honorable mention, while Audrey and I didn’t win anything.”
From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence
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