Synonyms of medallion

medallion

noun

mə-ˈdal-yən 

as in medal

a piece of metal given in honor of a special event, a person, or an achievement

the hockey team received a gold medallion at the Olympics

Synonyms & Similar Words

• medal
• insignia
• trophy
• silver
• gold
• decoration
• ribbon
• bronze
• order
• crown
• title
• laurel
• badge
• star
• clasp
• award
• honor
• button
• rosette
• prize
• chevron
• cockade
• color
• citation
• ensign
• commendation
• distinction

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of medallion

But Fidian’s job — and that of hundreds of other drivers, medallion owners and stable hands — is expected to be wiped out Thursday as the City Council is expected to outlaw the industry amid growing concerns over safety. — Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026

The drivers had to pay as much as $400,000 for each medallion. — Marcia Kramer, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

Let the bold shoe earn its keep by pairing it with a relaxed denim-on-denim look and Celine’s medallion belt. — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026

And Parker McCollum and Lainey Wilson both sang for McGraw, with Alabama’s Randy Owen hanging the ceremonial medallion around McGraw’s neck. — Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2026