as in decorations
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 medals
Sanford was awarded multiple medals including the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and the National Defense Service Medal, the spokesperson said.
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Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
There’s no official finish line or podium or medals.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 28 Sep. 2025
Big medals and engraved swords to the technical contributors, especially director of photography Adrian Biddie, whose light tones and droll eye add color and panache to Princess‘ appealing look.
—Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
For Andy, his brother's medals remain a reminder of that victory.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Athletes are often defined by their times, medals, and records, but stripping back their impact to numbers can be reductive, particularly in Fraser-Pryce’s case.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
All told, there will be 195 medal events, with 245 gold, silver, and bronze medals awarded at the Olympics and 137 medals awarded at the Paralympics.
—Tiana Attride, AFAR Media, 12 Sep. 2025
Over the course of her career, Vonn has won 82 World Cup races and three Olympic medals.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
The first-place winner for the 3-mile race was professional swimmer Eric Hedlin, a 32-year-old who has won two world championship medals in the 5-kilometer open-water race while swimming for Team Canada.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
There’s no official finish line or podium or medals.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 28 Sep. 2025
Big medals and engraved swords to the technical contributors, especially director of photography Adrian Biddie, whose light tones and droll eye add color and panache to Princess‘ appealing look.
—Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
For Andy, his brother's medals remain a reminder of that victory.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Athletes are often defined by their times, medals, and records, but stripping back their impact to numbers can be reductive, particularly in Fraser-Pryce’s case.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
All told, there will be 195 medal events, with 245 gold, silver, and bronze medals awarded at the Olympics and 137 medals awarded at the Paralympics.
—Tiana Attride, AFAR Media, 12 Sep. 2025
Over the course of her career, Vonn has won 82 World Cup races and three Olympic medals.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
The first-place winner for the 3-mile race was professional swimmer Eric Hedlin, a 32-year-old who has won two world championship medals in the 5-kilometer open-water race while swimming for Team Canada.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for medals
Noun
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The club was known for its ornate decorations, ceiling fans and sports gambling.—
Keith Sharon,
Nashville Tennessean,
29 Sep. 2025
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Checking out the over-the-top decorations on homes and businesses is all part of the fun.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Globemakers and a palette of greens, browns, slate grays, and bold reds drawn from flight suits, insignia, and wartime skies.—
Naomi Rougeau,
Robb Report,
21 Sep. 2025
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With cans of spray paint in hand, the group added Bible verses and positive notes to what’s known as Graffiti Bridge in Pensacola, Florida – an ever-changing local landmark that often features art, declarations of love, tributes, encouragement, drawings, insignias and more.—
Lorraine Taylor,
FOXNews.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The guitar has a hole in it from when one of Chapman’s GMA Dove Awards trophies fell from the top shelf of his studio and landed on the guitar (the trophy itself is also on display alongside his guitar).—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
3 Oct. 2025
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Newkirk remembered how Goodall helped PETA in several campaigns, including stopping UPS from shipping animal trophies and calling for the closure of marine theme park SeaWorld.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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Drivers were stuck paying off the massive costs of medallions—the inflated fees cab companies paid for a permit.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
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At a crafting station, festival attendees can attach these medallions to personalized beaded necklaces.—
Alyssa N. Salcedo,
jsonline.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Medals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medals. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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