HONORABLE MENTIONS Synonyms: 35 Similar Words

honorable mentions

noun

plural of honorable mention

as in awards

recognition given to someone who has done something extremely well but who has not won the top honor They didn't win the science fair competition but were pleased to receive an honorable mention.

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Noun

The jury will also bestow the best actor and actress awards, and may also award a screenplay award or an artistic achievement award.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
The distributor will also submit Pullman for Best Supporting Actor, Metcalf for Best Supporting Actress and Lie for Best Actor in awards-season races.

— Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of awards

Noun

The first Chinese singer to appear on IFPI’s annual Global Digital Singles Chart, and the recipient of numerous accolades including Billboard’s Women in Music Global Force Award, Tia has steadily strengthened her international presence.

— Billboard China, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026
Ditka's illustrious career and numerous accolades speak for themselves, but his stories and lasting impact will be remembered for generations.

— Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of accolades

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So, alongside the compliments there’s an awful lot of real estate dedicated to his enemies, including his stepmother, Raine, whose many offenses included installing wall-to-wall carpeting in the family manse.

— Ashley Baker, Air Mail, 3 Oct. 2026
The compliments about what the rotation accomplished are more than a year old.

— Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026

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