honorable mention

honorable mention

noun
a citation conferred on a contestant, exhibit, etc., having exceptional merit though not winning a top honor or prize.

Origin:
1865–70
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Honorable mention is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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honorable mention

noun
an official recognition of merit; "although he didn't win the prize he did get special mention" [syn: mention
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