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View synonyms for honorable mention
honorable mention
noun
- a citation conferred on a contestant, exhibit, etc., having exceptional merit though not winning a top honor or prize.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of honorable mention1
First recorded in 1865–70
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Example Sentences
Honorable Mention: A few works outside my top ten deserve acknowledgement.
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Honorable Mention: Not to be outdone by Romney, Obama had an awkward spouse joke of his own this week.
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At Buffalo, where this fountain was exhibited, it received honorable mention.
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Such, too, was Mr. Shillitoe, of whom honorable mention will be made in another place;—besides many more.
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Honorable mention was made of other exhibitors whose works did not entitle them to medals.
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The book closes with a chapter giving a view of the domestic life of Bishop Coppin, making honorable mention of his family.
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He was a worthy citizen, well deserving of honorable mention.
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