honorable mentions

noun

plural of honorable mention
as in awards
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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  1. awards
  2. accolades
  3. compliments
Noun
  • His military awards include six Bronze Star Medals, including one for valor, and a Purple Heart, indicating he was wounded in combat.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Corral’s overriding belief is that quality, awards-chasing, festival-style fare can – and should – also be mainstream.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of awards
Noun
  • Over the course of her long career, Curtis, 67, has developed a lengthy résumé in film and television, winning numerous accolades along the way, including an Oscar and an Emmy (she’s been nominated for a Grammy too — there’s still time for an EGOT).
    — Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Women who've accepted their past mistakes aren't used to accepting accolades.
    — Noel Brennan, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of accolades
Noun
  • Seeing her attempt to empathize with her subjects, Sang-woo extends the most backhanded of compliments.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026
  • At 45, Keenya Kelly gets more compliments on her skin than ever.
    — Ashley Abramson, Allure, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of compliments
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“Honorable mentions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honorable%20mentions. Accessed 31 Oct. 2026.

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