Commendation and Honorable mention

Commendation

Commendation noun - A formal recognition of an achievement or praiseworthy deed.

Honorable mention and commendation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Honorable mention" instead a noun "Commendation".

Honorable mention

Honorable mention noun - An official recognition of merit.

Commendation and honorable mention are semantically related. You can use "Commendation" instead a noun phrase "Honorable mention".
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