Honorable Mention

Pronunciation: /ˈɑnərəbəl ˈmɛnʃən/

Definitions of honorable mention

noun a mention or acknowledgment of someone or something deserving of recognition or praise, typically given as an award or in a list of names

Example Sentences

A1 My brother received an honorable mention for his performance in the school play.

A2 She was given an honorable mention in the art competition for her painting.

B1 The athlete was awarded an honorable mention for his outstanding sportsmanship.

B2 The author's latest novel received an honorable mention in the prestigious literary awards.

C1 After years of hard work, she finally received an honorable mention in the field of science.

C2 The film director was given an honorable mention at the international film festival for his groundbreaking work.

Examples of honorable mention in a Sentence

formal The student received an honorable mention for his research paper at the academic conference.

informal She got an honorable mention for her painting in the art exhibition.

slang Dude, you totally deserve an honorable mention for that amazing skateboarding trick!

figurative Although she didn't win the award, being nominated was an honorable mention in itself.

Grammatical Forms of honorable mention

• past tense: honorable mentioned
• plural: honorable mentions
• comparative: more honorable
• superlative: most honorable
• present tense: honorable mentions
• future tense: will mention as honorable
• perfect tense: have mentioned as honorable
• continuous tense: is mentioning as honorable
• singular: honorable mention
• positive degree: honorable
• infinitive: to mention as honorable
• gerund: mentioning as honorable
• participle: mentioned as honorable

Origin and Evolution of honorable mention

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The term 'honorable mention' originated in ancient Rome as a way to recognize individuals who had performed admirably in various competitions or contests.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'honorable mention' has come to be used in a broader context beyond competitions, such as in academic settings or in recognizing achievements in various fields.