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

With another team, he shared an honorable mention by the Toner Prize for Excellence in Political Reporting for a series on key counties in swing states.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

Those stories also earned the New York Press Club's 2021 award for spot news and an honorable mention from the Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 24, 2026

After transferring to Oklahoma, he posted his best college season as a sophomore, making 47 tackles and forcing three fumbles to become an honorable mention All-Big 12 Conference selection.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 2025

Ainsley’s gemstones and Siraj’s quincunx both earned an honorable mention.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein