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 Lee, a two-time Olympian, has won six medals in her Olympic career so far, including two gold medals, one silver medal and three bronze medals. — Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 14 July 2026 While medals are awarded, the focus is less on winning and more on rehabilitation, resilience and building community among veterans and active-duty service members recovering from physical injuries, illnesses or psychological trauma such as PTSD. — Janelle Ash , Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2026 Now, after a 28-year World Cup absence, the national team is building on Norway’s domination of the last three Winter Olympics, leaving Milan Cortina in February with a record 18 golds and 41 total medals. — Don Riddell, CNN Money, 11 July 2026 Volleyball legend Karch Kiraly, the only athlete with Olympic golds in both indoor and beach volleyball, emphasizes that while talent wins matches, talent combined with strong culture secures Olympic medals. — Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for medal
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  1. decoration
  2. insignia
  3. trophy
  4. medallion
Noun
  • Around the space are Chicago Fire decorations, sign-up sheets, contests and team merch for sale.
    — Becky Sullivan, NPR, 19 July 2026
  • This breakfast recipe is deliciously easy—a quick stir-together batter, a simple edible decoration, and a light dusting of powdered sugar.
    — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
Definition of decoration
Noun
  • Lelouch was given the insignia of Commandeur de l’ordre national du Mérite, which is roughly equivalent to the British rank of Commander.
    — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 15 July 2026
  • If signed into law, students who are awarded the seal would receive an insignia on their diplomas or transcripts.
    — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of insignia
Noun
  • Each lifted the Premier League title the following May — part of a treble of trophies in Beckham’s case.
    — Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • Despite some controversy in the match, La Roja scored a dramatic extra-time winner to claim the World Cup trophy.
    — Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Definition of trophy
Noun
  • The legislation fails to address the property rights of the owners of about 200 horses and the 68 medallions as well as the iffy legal question of outlawing what not only has been a legal trade, but one formally licensed and sanctioned by the city.
    — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 20 July 2026
  • The symbol has been translated into an 18-karat gold medallion set with cabochon garnets and pavé diamonds, available exclusively at the Mount Street store.
    — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 17 July 2026
Definition of medallion

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