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
Hernandez finished first in the girls’ high jump and triple jump, received first-place medals in both events and placed third in the long jump.
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Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
But when held up against the pantheon of medal-winning talent on the 45-strong entry list, Bucci’s was unlikely to be the name a punter would put forward as the winner.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 31 May 2026
Showing the section’s depth, eight athletes grabbed third-place medals — three coming later in the evening.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
Norway stunned Canada 3-2 in overtime of the bronze medal game to capture its first ice hockey world championship medal.
—ABC News, 31 May 2026
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Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
But when held up against the pantheon of medal-winning talent on the 45-strong entry list, Bucci’s was unlikely to be the name a punter would put forward as the winner.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 31 May 2026
Showing the section’s depth, eight athletes grabbed third-place medals — three coming later in the evening.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
Norway stunned Canada 3-2 in overtime of the bronze medal game to capture its first ice hockey world championship medal.
—ABC News, 31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for medal
Noun
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Florists used more than 30,000 flowers, most the yellow and white colors of the Holy See flag, for the carpets that feature decorations such as the Holy See keys.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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Exterior decorations at the Sagrada Família.—
Seth Doane,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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That is the standard set for bringing weapons and cellphones into a secure area, safeguarding department property, monitoring the radio, misusing department letterhead, badges or insignia, secondary employment violations, and recommending bondsmen or attorneys to inmates.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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Additionally, writings are visible on a gun, including drawings of SS bolts and neo-Nazi insignias, sources said.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
20 May 2026
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Kenny Beecham previews the NBA Finals with the New York Knicks waiting for their Western Conference opponent with the San Antonio Spurs coming out to fight for the Larry O'Brien trophy.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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William Karlsson, who already has a cup under his belt for Vegas, did his part in seeking the next trophy.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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The signature design feature—a large lion-head medallion mounted above the bed in every room—is impossible to miss.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
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An exact release date for the first medallions has yet to be determined, but they are expected to launch after the season ends.—
Benjamin Burrows,
New York Times,
20 May 2026
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“Medal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medal. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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