Idiom idiom
honorable mention
Meaning
An award or recognition given to a person or thing who does not achieve a higher standing but whose performance or entry was noteworthy.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Examples
“My painting did not win, but it got an honorable mention.”
“The judges gave an honorable mention to the runner-up for their creative approach to the project.”
“While the grand prize went to the lead architect, the committee included an honorable mention for the young intern whose innovative design concepts significantly improved the final structure.”
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Last updated August 10, 2026