honorable mention
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of honorable mention
First recorded in 1865–70
Example Sentences
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The 2025 All-Big Ten honorable mention honoree quickly found out that by coaching others, he could also help himself.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2026
Her work on an investigative series into Brazil’s deadly dam collapse won a 2019 Sabew and received an Overseas Press Club of America honorable mention.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 14, 2026
Jesse is part of a WSJ team that won a Sabew honorable mention for coverage of America’s rising grocery prices in 2024.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 28, 2026
In his first season as a full-time starter, he threw for 3,065 yards and 25 touchdowns and earned honorable mention All-Big Ten honors.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 9, 2026
Pua’s collage earns an honorable mention, as does Nalu’s drawing of Narnia.
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
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