as in decoration
a piece of metal given in honor of a special event, a person, or an achievement
the display case held an impressive array of military medals from World War II
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Recent Examples of medal
Soldiers who subdued a fellow soldier who shot five at Fort Stewart in Georgia have been called heroes and they were awarded medals on Thursday by Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll.
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Alexx Altman-Devilbiss, Baltimore Sun, 7 Aug. 2025
The American Legion has supported awarding the medal to Miller in various resolutions, and noted in one of its publications that a retired Army sergeant, one of the few living African American World War II veterans left who knew Dorie Miller, had been writing letters of support.
—Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 4 Aug. 2025
At her current rate of success, who knows how many medals Smith could corral by the end of her career.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 3 Aug. 2025
Biles’ medal haul comes from three Olympic appearances, spanning seven gold medals and a historic two all-around titles.
—Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Alexx Altman-Devilbiss, Baltimore Sun, 7 Aug. 2025
The American Legion has supported awarding the medal to Miller in various resolutions, and noted in one of its publications that a retired Army sergeant, one of the few living African American World War II veterans left who knew Dorie Miller, had been writing letters of support.
—Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 4 Aug. 2025
At her current rate of success, who knows how many medals Smith could corral by the end of her career.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 3 Aug. 2025
Biles’ medal haul comes from three Olympic appearances, spanning seven gold medals and a historic two all-around titles.
—Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for medal
Noun
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As for what's worth having on your radar: The Home Depot's iconic Skelly Halloween decoration is back in stock and (unsurprisingly) selling fast.—
Kyley Warren,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
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Tables were overturned, wine bottles were shattered and decorations were destroyed.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The chocolate cake bears the hotel’s insignia and pairs perfectly with a glass of Champagne or a pot of loose leaf green tea.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Most experts agree that the long-standing custom in the U.S. is for law enforcement officers to wear uniforms and recognizable insignia.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Even more concerning, nearly three-quarters of those trophies came from species already listed as endangered or critically endangered.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Established 1878’ read one with a graphic of every trophy won by the club.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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The Cabinet Room has been outfitted with new ceiling medallions and a grandfather clock.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
4 Aug. 2025
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Out went the restrained décor of previous administrations; in came gilt cherubs, Rococo mirrors, and medallions gleaming with theatrical flair.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
3 Aug. 2025
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“Medal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medal. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.
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