silver medal
noun
: a medal made of silver that is given as a prize to someone who wins second place in a contest
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Right after Williams won the silver medal in the London 2012 Summer Olympics, the British athlete opted to bow out on a career high, then chased a new career with longevity.
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 22 Feb. 2026
Leander freshman Charissa Higgs made a splashing debut at state, earning a silver medal in the 5A 100 freestyle and a bronze in the 200 freestyle.
—Rick Cantu, Austin American Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026
Ryan Cochran-Siegle, Alpine skiing, men’s super-G Ryan Cochran-Siegle’s latest silver medal was inspired by his mother and powered by maple syrup.
—Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
In the sprint classic, his silver medal win marked the first time an American man had placed in the sport since 1976.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 20 Feb. 2026
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 22 Feb. 2026
Leander freshman Charissa Higgs made a splashing debut at state, earning a silver medal in the 5A 100 freestyle and a bronze in the 200 freestyle.
—Rick Cantu, Austin American Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026
Ryan Cochran-Siegle, Alpine skiing, men’s super-G Ryan Cochran-Siegle’s latest silver medal was inspired by his mother and powered by maple syrup.
—Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
In the sprint classic, his silver medal win marked the first time an American man had placed in the sport since 1976.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 20 Feb. 2026
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“Silver medal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/silver%20medal. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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