honorable mention
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of honorable mention
First recorded in 1865–70
Example Sentences
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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
With another team, he shared an honorable mention by the Toner Prize for Excellence in Political Reporting for a series on key counties in swing states.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 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
Here are 10 prolific pens that deserved an honorable mention.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2025
Pua’s collage earns an honorable mention, as does Nalu’s drawing of Narnia.
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
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