Definitions

honorable mention

NOUN

praise for accomplishment

Synonyms

STRONGEST

kudos

WEAK

citation mention praise

Example Sentences

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Before going to TCU, Hunter played two seasons at Oregon State where she earned All-Pac-12 Defensive Team honorable mention and All-Pac-12 Freshman team honors.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 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

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

The Bruins coach let the honorable mention All-American know that if he wanted to play in the NBA, his defense would have to improve and he’d be held accountable.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 3, 2025

Pua’s collage earns an honorable mention, as does Nalu’s drawing of Narnia.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila