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Definitions

honorable mention

NOUN

praise for accomplishment

Synonyms

STRONGEST

kudos

WEAK

citation mention praise

Example Sentences

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“A 2013 All-Pac-12 honorable mention selection, Mauro was an integral part of four bowl teams, helping lead Stanford to a pair of Rose Bowl Game appearances,” the team wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Ask a famous writer how they do what they do, and “Bird by Bird” will likely get honorable mention.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

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

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

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila