as in award
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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Still, he was named an All-America honorable mention by the AP.
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Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2024
Shimmer, from Alice Gu, won best short film, and The Ballad of Tita and The Machines received an honorable mention.
—Zoe G. Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 June 2024
Alyssa Arcand was recognized as Professional Employee of the Year, an award for civilian employees, and Derek Peterson received honorable mention.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 6 June 2024
Brammall, who just last month received a TVLine Performer of the Week honorable mention for his recurring role on Paramount+’s Evil, should also be familiar for creating and starring in the Australian comedy series Colin From Accounts alongside real-life wife Harriet Dyer.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 1 July 2024
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Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2024
Shimmer, from Alice Gu, won best short film, and The Ballad of Tita and The Machines received an honorable mention.
—Zoe G. Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 June 2024
Alyssa Arcand was recognized as Professional Employee of the Year, an award for civilian employees, and Derek Peterson received honorable mention.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 6 June 2024
Brammall, who just last month received a TVLine Performer of the Week honorable mention for his recurring role on Paramount+’s Evil, should also be familiar for creating and starring in the Australian comedy series Colin From Accounts alongside real-life wife Harriet Dyer.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 1 July 2024
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