Medal of Freedom

noun phrase

: a U.S. decoration awarded to civilians for meritorious achievement in any of various fields

Examples of Medal of Freedom in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And the president recognized Crowther, also a volunteer firefighter, by awarding him the Presidential Medal of Freedom. — Seung Min Kim, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

In 2013, President Barack Obama awarded her the Presidential Medal of Freedom. — Robert Abitbol, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026

In 2013, President Barack Obama awarded Steinem the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 3 Sep. 2026

Steinem earned some of the highest recognitions possible, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s top civilian honor. — Elizabeth Chuck, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1945, in the meaning defined above