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medallion

noun

mə-ˈdal-yən How to pronounce medallion (audio)
Definition of medallionnext
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 Earn moose bucks on an educational scavenger hunt or medallion hunt, then spend your bucks on treats at participating local businesses. — Katy Spratte Joyce, Midwest Living, 22 Aug. 2026 Sun Devil Necklace A reversible medallion in gold or silver that flips from pitchfork to ASU, because school spirit should work both ways. — Trisha Easto, AZCentral.com, 14 Aug. 2026 The first offerings will include pieces inspired by Byzantine artworks including imperial medallions, architectural ornaments, and statuary. — Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 13 Aug. 2026 The mapping app briefly made owning a New York taxi medallion one of the most valuable assets in the city. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for medallion
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  • The last time France had a full roster was at the Paris Olympics 2024, when the home team was one foot away from taking Team USA to overtime in the gold-medal game.
    — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Clark wasn’t featured in Kara Lawson’s starting five to start off the tournament against China, whom Team USA saw in the 2022 gold-medal game.
    — Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
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