honorable mention
Use Honorable mention in a sentencehonorable mention
noun
a citation conferred on a contestant, exhibit, etc., having exceptional merit though not winning a top honor or prize.
Origin:
1865–70
1865–70
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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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Honorable mention
is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
Example sentences
In addition, seven non-monetary honorable mention distinctions were made.
Time deserves an honorable mention here, as it stopped midway and left something for later.
Unless noted, state players of the year are honorable mention selections.
Contestants receiving honorable mention will receive recognition and a token of our appreciation as well.
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