MEDALISTS Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

medalists

noun

variants or medallists

Definition of medalists next

plural of medalist

as in prizewinners

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

losers

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of medalists Vance and Rubio were spotted in the crowd with women’s ice hockey gold medalists Jocelyne Lamoureux-Davidson and Monique Lamoureux, speedskating gold medalist Apolo Anton Ohno and figure skating gold medalist Evan Lysacek. —

Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026 Silver medalists Brandon Dang (pommel horse) and Kameron Nelson (floor, vault), and bronze medalist Donnell Whittenburg (rings, parallel bars) round out the team. —

Rebecca Tauber, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for medalists

Noun

Gilgeous-Alexander — the reigning NBA MVP — is one of the finalists for this year’s top individual honor, along with Denver’s Nikola Jokic and the Spurs’ Wembanyama, who is also a finalist for defensive player of the year.

— Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Auriemma, Ralph named Coach of the Year finalists UConn coach Geno Auriemma was also named a finalist for Naismith Coach of the Year on Wednesday.

— Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026