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Examples of medallion in a Sentence
the hockey team received a gold medallion at the Olympics
Recent Examples of medallion from the Web
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After a physical skirmish ensued, TMZ continues to claim that YG picked up the necklace medallion straight off the floor before fleeing the scene, according to surveillance footage.
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But, according to Newsweek, the value of a medallion has dropped from $1 million in 2014 to less than $200,000.
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But the campiest souvenirs are the most memorable, including William and Kate bobble heads, a replica engagement ring, and nail clippers with a photo medallion of the glamorous duo.
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The graduations also include presentations of a chancellor medallion to the graduating senior in each of the university’s five academic colleges with the highest grade point average.
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With the rise of Uber and Lyft, the price of a medallion has fallen from more than $1 million to around $163,000 in the past four years.
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In jewelry, the Diamond Blossom XL medallion will be available exclusively at the South Coast Plaza store until its October 2018 launch.
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In carpets, the symbol takes on many guises—stars, medallions, jagged S-shapes.
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Mayor Bill de Blasio and the City Council are under pressure to address several issues: setting fair wages for drivers, reducing street congestion and stabilizing the crashing values of taxi medallions.
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Origin and Etymology of medallion
French médaillon, from Italian medaglione, augmentative of medaglia
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First Known Use: 1658
in the meaning defined at sense 1
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Definition of medallion for English Language Learners
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: a large medal
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: a decoration that is shaped like a large medal
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: a small, round piece of food (such as meat)
MEDALLION Defined for Kids
Definition of medallion for Students
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: a large medal
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: a decoration shaped like a large medal
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