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
GCrew Running and Boutique — which features apparel, headbands, medal holders, beanies and more.
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Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 17 Apr. 2026
Keburia added golden cords and medals.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2026
On Monday, her tasks include working inside an information tent for the family-and-friends waiting area before handing a medal to the last runner to cross the finish line.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
Asked during an interview prior to the event if the company has had second thoughts about scaling back, with all of its rivals (including newer players Amazon and Netflix) still pedal-to-medal with customary upfront blitzes, Askinasi said the strategy hasn’t changed.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
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Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 17 Apr. 2026
Keburia added golden cords and medals.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2026
On Monday, her tasks include working inside an information tent for the family-and-friends waiting area before handing a medal to the last runner to cross the finish line.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
Asked during an interview prior to the event if the company has had second thoughts about scaling back, with all of its rivals (including newer players Amazon and Netflix) still pedal-to-medal with customary upfront blitzes, Askinasi said the strategy hasn’t changed.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for medal
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There are so many exquisite, Netherlandish, hyperreal details to admire in the piece—the shadow of Giovanna’s necklace, the enamel decorations on her cross, the frizz of her hair—but there’s something about the ribbon that feels like a banner of heartbreak.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The photos at Nurse Dana’s workstation, for example, are of actor Katherine LaNasa’s real-life children, and the pets aren’t the only break-room decorations Ruscio sourced from asking around.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
15 Apr. 2026
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The insignia in the upper left of the original video belongs to the IDF’s Givati Brigade, which the IDF says has been operating in the area.—
Will Clark,
NBC news,
20 Apr. 2026
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By war’s end Disney animators had designed insignia for over twelve hundred military units.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
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For much of the season, three trophies would have felt like absolute fantasy.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Gutiérrez worries that Trump’s eagerness for a trophy that has evaded 12 Democratic and Republican presidents could get the better of him.—
Joshua Goodman,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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The piece is also topped by a jeweled medallion, adding to the sense of theatricality that often defines the studio’s late 19th-century commissions.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Unlike many awards bodies, the DGA’s signature medallion recognizes the full directorial team, honoring not only the director but also assistant directors, unit production managers and key crew members.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Medal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medal. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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