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
So many county breweries won medals at the San Diego County Fair Craft Brew Competition, there’s no room here to list them all.
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Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
Elsener has been a competitor in Special Olympics for more than 46 years and has won 10 medals in Special Olympics World Game competitions.
—Debra Skodack, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2025
Investitures are described as ceremonies in which a senior royal presents medals to people recognized for their significant contributions.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2025
Taylor-Brown won gold at the 2020 World Triathlon Championships and has three Olympic medals, including a 2020 gold medal in mixed relay.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 July 2025
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Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
Elsener has been a competitor in Special Olympics for more than 46 years and has won 10 medals in Special Olympics World Game competitions.
—Debra Skodack, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2025
Investitures are described as ceremonies in which a senior royal presents medals to people recognized for their significant contributions.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2025
Taylor-Brown won gold at the 2020 World Triathlon Championships and has three Olympic medals, including a 2020 gold medal in mixed relay.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for medal
Noun
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Tables were overturned, wine bottles were shattered and decorations were destroyed.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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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
Noun
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After the ceremony, recipients gather outside to take photos with their insignia.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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Photo : Ford The all-electric Ford Bronco’s Badlands insignia.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
17 July 2025
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Prater has a sick fascination with serial killers, collecting their trophies and even inviting the most notorious of them to gatherings at his mansion.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Son led Tottenham to the Europa League title, beating Manchester United in Bilbao, Spain, in May, for the club’s first trophy in 17 years.—
Wayne Sterling,
CNN Money,
6 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 21 Aug. 2025.
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