honorable mention
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of honorable mention
First recorded in 1865–70
Example Sentences
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He led a team that won a 2021 Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing honorable mention for covering the fashion industry's human-rights challenges in China.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
Coogler’s film did not earn even an honorable mention in Variety’s year-end list compiled by critics Peter Debruge and Owen Gleiberman.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 12, 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
His coverage of Sri Lanka's financial crisis was part of a collection of stories about China's Belt & Road initiative that received an honorable mention award from the Society of Publishers in Asia in 2023.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 23, 2026
“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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