as in medals
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
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Recent Examples of medallions
The design is made up of classic patterns and prints, including diamond shapes, medallions, abstract geometric motifs, and vertical columns to give it a structured look.
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
Lend your home a bohemian touch with Safavieh’s rug encircled with jute medallions.
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Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
26 June 2026
As previously reported by The News, Marte had earlier this month revived a bill to sunset the carriage horse industry by banning the issuance of new medallions.
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Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
Atlanta won’t see any new James Beard medallions around the necks of its chefs and restaurateurs this year.
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Henri Hollis,
AJC.com,
16 June 2026
New this year was the introduction of a plaque awarded to winners, in addition to medallions, so recipients can display the achievement inside bars and restaurants.
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Brock Keeling,
Daily News,
16 June 2026
Chicago welcomed the explorers and their wives with a parade along Michigan Avenue that included confetti and honorary citizen medallions.
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Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
Echo’s first launch with a Premier League club will commemorate historic Arsenal matches from their first Premier League title-winning season since 2004 through silver ($500-$750 each) and gold medallions.
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Benjamin Burrows,
New York Times,
20 May 2026
As for less-invasive bedroom ceiling upgrade options, Cunningham recommends faux beams, tongue-and-groove ceilings, limewash paint, or simple medallions around light fixtures.
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Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
Lend your home a bohemian touch with Safavieh’s rug encircled with jute medallions.
—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
26 June 2026
As previously reported by The News, Marte had earlier this month revived a bill to sunset the carriage horse industry by banning the issuance of new medallions.
—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
Atlanta won’t see any new James Beard medallions around the necks of its chefs and restaurateurs this year.
—
Henri Hollis,
AJC.com,
16 June 2026
New this year was the introduction of a plaque awarded to winners, in addition to medallions, so recipients can display the achievement inside bars and restaurants.
—
Brock Keeling,
Daily News,
16 June 2026
Chicago welcomed the explorers and their wives with a parade along Michigan Avenue that included confetti and honorary citizen medallions.
—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
Echo’s first launch with a Premier League club will commemorate historic Arsenal matches from their first Premier League title-winning season since 2004 through silver ($500-$750 each) and gold medallions.
—
Benjamin Burrows,
New York Times,
20 May 2026
As for less-invasive bedroom ceiling upgrade options, Cunningham recommends faux beams, tongue-and-groove ceilings, limewash paint, or simple medallions around light fixtures.
—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for medallions
medals
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To close out the first round, XC São Paulo fittingly selected Brazilian skater Gui Khury, who has the most medals of any teenager in X Games history, with 15.
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While the Civil War was fought far from Pittsburgh's streets, its impact can still be found here today — in the graves of arsenal workers, in the medals of hometown heroes, and in the stories preserved for future generations.
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“Medallions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medallions. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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