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
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
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
The most highly coveted point guard in the transfer portal, Dent arrived on campus with the pedigree of an All-American honorable mention who was expected to immediately elevate his new team.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2025
On a table by the bandstand waited the loving cup for first prize and the scrolls for second, third, and honorable mention.
From "A Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck
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