1
: a small usually metal object bearing a religious emblem or picture
2
: a piece of metal often resembling a coin and having a stamped design that is issued to commemorate a person or event or awarded for excellence or achievement
medaled also medalled; medaling also medalling
ˈmed-liŋ,
ˈme-dᵊl-iŋ
: to win a medal
medaled in figure skating
Synonyms
Examples of medal in a Sentence
Noun
He was awarded a medal for his heroism.
the display case held an impressive array of military medals from World War II
Verb
She medaled in figure skating in the Olympics.
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Joelle Diderich, WWD, 23 July 2024
More than 300 Russian athletes still competed in Tokyo under the flag of the Russian Olympic Committee, winning 71 medals.
—Scott M. Reid, Orange County Register, 22 July 2024
Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2024
Hannah hoped to medal for the fourth consecutive high school season with a top-three finish.
—Chris Hays, Orlando Sentinel, 1 July 2024
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Noun
From the medals created by jeweler Chaumet; the outfits for Team France designed by Berluti for the opening ceremonies, and the uniforms, medal trays and trunks produced by Louis Vuitton, LVMH has guaranteed visibility at every stage of the event.
—Joelle Diderich, WWD, 23 July 2024
More than 300 Russian athletes still competed in Tokyo under the flag of the Russian Olympic Committee, winning 71 medals.
—Scott M. Reid, Orange County Register, 22 July 2024
Verb
Lee excels on bars and beam while Carey, the Tokyo Olympic floor champion, could medal in floor and vault.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2024
Hannah hoped to medal for the fourth consecutive high school season with a top-three finish.
—Chris Hays, Orlando Sentinel, 1 July 2024
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“Medal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/medal. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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