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 In addition to the urn, which was shaped as cowboy boots, a number of his medals were stolen as well. — David Chiu, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026 For those who purchased a commemorative medal, the medal will be included in the race kit. — AJC.com, 1 July 2026 Trump received the award during the World Cup draw at the Kennedy Center in Washington, where Infantino presented him with a trophy, medal and certificate. — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 1 July 2026 Between the gold-medal trout streams winding through the valleys and the canyons beckoning whitewater boaters, the rivers of Colorado contribute $19 billion per year through recreation alone. — Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for medal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for medal
  1. decoration
  2. insignia
  3. trophy
  4. medallion
Noun
  • People in costumes marched alongside floats with advertisements and extravagantly patriotic decorations.
    — Nolan Rogalski, The Providence Journal, 5 July 2026
  • On Monday, June 29, multiple trucks were spotted outside the famous arena with workers loading equipment, grass and other decorations inside.
    — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Definition of decoration
Noun
  • The sixth-year coach locks his eyes on the man’s shirt and sees a Carolina Panthers insignia.
    — Michael Silver, New York Times, 16 June 2026
  • The event has been held annually since 1948, and at the annual service, the sovereign invests any new Companions with the Order's insignia in the Throne Room of Windsor Castle.
    — Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
Definition of insignia
Noun
  • Golden Boot History The top scorer in the World Cup has been recognized since 1930, but the award got an official name and trophy, the Golden Shoe, in 1982.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
  • France’s departing coach, Didier Deschamps, is already a World Cup great, having won the title as France’s captain in 1998 and led the team to the trophy 20 years later.
    — Steve Douglas, AJC.com, 13 July 2026
Definition of trophy
Noun
  • Each finalist will receive a commemorative medallion during the banquet, the release said.
    — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • Speaking of elegant, the blanket has a classic coin medallion pattern that, when paired with the matching shams, will make your setup look straight out of a 5-star hotel.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 30 June 2026
Definition of medallion

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