medal

noun

ˈme-dᵊl How to pronounce medal (audio)
Definition of medalnext
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 This year's ceremony marks the medal's 10th anniversary, with filmmaker Ridley Scott also among the 2026 honourees. — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 18 Oct. 2026 Cory Thiesse and Korey Dropkin, meanwhile, became the first American team to win a medal in Olympic mixed doubles curling, taking silver. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026 Some archives pay homage to Catherine Dior, including a box containing medals honoring her World War II efforts. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026 The New York Athletic Club is one of the most storied institutions in the history of American sports, and its athletes have won 321 Olympic medals, dating back to the first modern Games in 1896. — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for medal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for medal
  1. decoration
  2. insignia
  3. trophy
  4. medallion
Noun
  • October decorations and costumes that once cost only a minimal investment have skyrocketed in-season.
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • From time-saving kitchen gadgets and food warmers to festive serving platters, Thanksgiving table decorations and clever ways to store leftovers, there are plenty of products that can help make the holiday feel a little less stressful.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of decoration
Noun
  • War souvenirs are a largely universal occurrence, Dickey said, and World War II saw Americans returning home with plenty of mementos from Europe, including Nazi paraphernalia like pins and insignias.
    — Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The garment included epaulets for displaying insignia, D-rings for attaching military equipment, and a storm shield to shed rain.
    — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of insignia
Noun
  • With all the new plaques on the way, Drizzy’s going to need another trophy room.
    — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The Gophers would love to win the pig trophy for just the third time since 2014 and deal a blow to the Big Ten and CFP hopes of Iowa.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of trophy
Noun
  • Let the bold shoe earn its keep by pairing it with a relaxed denim-on-denim look and Celine’s medallion belt.
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
  • And Parker McCollum and Lainey Wilson both sang for McGraw, with Alabama’s Randy Owen hanging the ceremonial medallion around McGraw’s neck.
    — Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of medallion

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“Medal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medal. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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