as in medal
a piece of metal given in honor of a special event, a person, or an achievement the hockey team received a gold medallion at the Olympics

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Recent Examples of medallion The individuals were not buried with any personal items or clothes, according to the study, apart from two crucifixes, a medallion and three rings found in graves. Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 16 June 2025 The Zuri Rug adds a vibrant pop to living rooms, patios, dining areas, and more spaces with its bold blue color and contrasting white medallion motif. Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 12 June 2025 The medallion, classical in inspiration and recalling Roman imperial portraiture, was made by Moses Jacob Ezekiel. Samantha Baskind, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 May 2025 In the heart of Town Square, has an installation featuring Mickey and Minnie created just for the anniversary, and an elegant medallion adorns Sleeping Beauty Castle. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 16 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for medallion
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medal
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  • Huston and Williams are still actively racking up X Games medals.
    Michelle Bruton, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • He was awarded numerous medals, including the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Air Medal with four Oak leaf clusters.
    Khaleda Rahman Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025

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“Medallion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medallion. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.

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