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honorable mention

hon·or·a·ble men·tion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [on-er-uh-buh l men-shuh n]
    • /ˈɒn ər ə bəl ˈmɛn ʃən/
    • /ˈɒn.ər.ə.bl̩ ˈmenʃn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [on-er-uh-buh l men-shuh n]
    • /ˈɒn ər ə bəl ˈmɛn ʃən/

Definitions of honorable mention words

  • noun honorable mention a citation conferred on a contestant, exhibit, etc., having exceptional merit though not winning a top honor or prize. 1
  • variable noun honorable mention If something that you do in a competition is given an honorable mention, it receives special praise from the judges although it does not actually win a prize. 0
  • noun honorable mention a citation of honor to a person or work of merit but having lesser distinction than top honors in a competition 0
See all 3 definitions of honorable mention

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Origin of honorable mention

First appearance:

before 1865
One of the 28% newest English words
First recorded in 1865-70

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Parts of speech for Honorable mention

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Honorable mention

honorable mention popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

honorable mention usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for honorable mention

noun honorable mention

  • kudos — plural of kudo.
  • citation — A citation is an official document or speech which praises a person for something brave or special that they have done.
  • mention — to refer briefly to; name, specify, or speak of: Don't forget to mention her contribution to the project.
  • praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
All 4 Synonyms of honorable mention

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