honourable mention

A form of honorable mention — A formal recognition given to a work or candidate of high merit that falls below the level of the main prizes or top honors in a competition, examination or award process.

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Meanings

nounhonourable mention (plural honourable mentions)

plural honourable mentions

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of honorable mention.
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