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
William then placed a medal around the soccer star's neck before chatting together for a few moments.
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Stephanie Petit, People.com, 25 June 2025
In addition to their medal hauls, Snow Capped Cider earned six judges’ picks from the Cidercraft Awards and Fenceline earned one.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 24 June 2025
Emerson captured two medals for the second consecutive year at the state championship.
—Alex Kushel, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2025
After his death, he was promoted to the rank of corporal and posthumously awarded several medals, including the Purple Heart.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2025
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Stephanie Petit, People.com, 25 June 2025
In addition to their medal hauls, Snow Capped Cider earned six judges’ picks from the Cidercraft Awards and Fenceline earned one.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 24 June 2025
Emerson captured two medals for the second consecutive year at the state championship.
—Alex Kushel, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2025
After his death, he was promoted to the rank of corporal and posthumously awarded several medals, including the Purple Heart.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for medal
Noun
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Along with a glimmering Christmas display of ornaments and decorations, the Guamans have collections of garden and holiday gnomes.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2025
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For some, July 4th gatherings focus on fireworks, games, and decorations.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
16 June 2025
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The golden key, etched with the White House insignia, is not a real key but symbolizes respect and honor from the president.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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The internal report says members of the Rwanda Defence Force crossing the border were supposed to leave cellphones behind and strip identifying insignia from their uniforms.—
Michela Wrong,
NBC news,
6 June 2025
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Often seen as a club making commercial signings ahead of playing ones in the 2000s and early 2010s, Perez shifted his approach to buying players, and Madrid is now seen as an example on how to run a colossal club, buy smart and yet still compete for the biggest trophies.—
Emmet Gates,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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There will likely be plenty of win-now teams who would want James to help them to lift the Larry O’Brien trophy, something the superstar has achieved four times over his storied career.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
30 June 2025
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The individuals were not buried with any personal items or clothes, according to the study, apart from two crucifixes, a medallion and three rings found in graves.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2025
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The Zuri Rug adds a vibrant pop to living rooms, patios, dining areas, and more spaces with its bold blue color and contrasting white medallion motif.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
12 June 2025
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“Medal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medal. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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