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
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 callithumpian. Does it mean:
| the offspring of a zebra and a donkey. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
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