Medal of Freedom

noun phrase

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

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He has twice been named one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People and has been awarded both the Presidential Medal of Freedom and one of Spain’s highest honors, the Princess of Asturias Foundation’s Concordia Prize. —

Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 May 2026 In 2024, President Joe Biden awarded Jones the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor. —

Matthew Carey, Deadline, 26 May 2026 Gloria Estefan has racked up nine Grammys, is a recipient of a Presidential Medal of Freedom and a Kennedy Center honoree who has sold more than 100 million records. —

Felicia Feaster, AJC.com, 26 May 2026 In 2024, President Joe Biden awarded Jones the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in the country. —

Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 25 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for Medal of Freedom

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First Known Use

1945, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Medal of Freedom was in 1945

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