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honorable mention

NOUN
praise for accomplishment
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Ask a famous writer how they do what they do, and “Bird by Bird” will likely get honorable mention.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

Her work on an investigative series into Brazil’s deadly dam collapse won a 2019 Sabew and received an Overseas Press Club of America honorable mention.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026

His coverage of Sri Lanka's financial crisis was part of a collection of stories about China's Belt & Road initiative that received an honorable mention award from the Society of Publishers in Asia in 2023.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

In his first season as a full-time starter, he threw for 3,065 yards and 25 touchdowns and earned honorable mention All-Big Ten honors.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2026

“Yeah, and you won an honorable mention, while Audrey and I didn’t win anything.”

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence



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