medalist

noun

med·​al·​ist ˈme-dᵊl-ist How to pronounce medalist (audio)
variants or medallist
Synonyms of medalistnext
1
: a designer, engraver, or maker of medals
2
: a recipient of a medal as an award

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The signees also include 12 Olympic medalists, including eight gold medalists. Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 12 Dec. 2025 Two-time Olympic medalist Michelle Kwan is now also a mom of two. Anna Halkidis, Parents, 12 Dec. 2025 Grand Slam Track, the track league founded by four-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Johnson, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after a rocky first season marred by financial struggles. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2025 Paradigm has signed six-time world champion and Olympic gold medalist Sugar Ray Leonard for representation in all areas. Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 3 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for medalist

Word History

First Known Use

1685, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of medalist was in 1685

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“Medalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/medalist. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.

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medalist

noun
med·​al·​ist
variants or medallist
: a person who receives a medal

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