選外佳作
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Meanings
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honorable mention; good work left out of the final selection
Used in contests, competitions, or exhibitions for works that did not win a prize but were recognized as excellent. Often appears in phrases like 選外佳作に選ばれる.
His painting received an honorable mention.
Works that received honorable mention will also be exhibited.