HONORABLE MENTION Synonyms: 33 Similar Words

honorable mention

noun

Definition of honorable mention

as in award

recognition given to someone who has done something extremely well but who has not won the top honor They didn't win the science fair competition but were pleased to receive an honorable mention.

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Recent Examples of honorable mention In all, The Times won six second-place awards, five third-place awards and one honorable mention in the Division 3 category (newspapers with 201 or more full-time editorial employees). — Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026 His older brother Kobe Clayborne was a defensive lineman at South Dakota State and was named all-Missouri Valley Conference honorable mention in 2024. — Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 13 May 2026 Collins was named a third-team All-American by the National Association of Basketball Coaches and an All-America honorable mention by the Associated Press in 2001. — Chad De Guzman, Time, 13 May 2026 Okorie flipped his commitment from Harvard to join Stanford for his freshman year in the 2025 season, becoming an Associated Press All-American honorable mention, the All-ACC first team and the ACC All-Rookie team. — Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for honorable mention

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This Italian American eatery in Inman Park has won quite a few awards for its bar program, including the Michelin Guide’s coveted Exceptional Cocktails Award during 2023’s inaugural ceremony.

— Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
Messi is the current favorite to win the award with seven goals to lead the race, while Mbappé is one behind at six.

— Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 4 July 2026

Definition of award

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Chosen by chefs, industry professionals and journalists and announced in Milan at the end of June, The Best Pizza Awards are not the only recent accolades for local pizza spots.

— Connie Ogle July 3, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
One accolade Wester said Harrington doesn’t get enough recognition for?

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026

Definition of accolade

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Yybyyb Square-Toe Glove Ballet Flats Before heading to checkout, be sure to consider these glove flats that’ll serve as a conversation-starter and compliment-magnet in your closet.

— Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 3 July 2026
Unlike some of the great comedic minds of late-night, Mindy Kaling loves to hear a compliment.

— Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026

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