Distinction and Honorable mention

Distinction

Distinction noun - Something given in recognition of achievement.
Usage example: won a number of distinctions in her long career as an actress

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

Honorable mention

Honorable mention noun - An official recognition of merit.

Distinction and honorable mention are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Distinction" instead a noun phrase "Honorable mention".
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