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
Chock, Bates and teammates Karen Chen, Nathan Chen, Zachary Donohue, Brandon Frazier, Madison Hubbell, Alexa Knierim and Vincent Zhou were given a specialized gold medal ceremony to receive the medals in front of more than 13,000 fans.
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
In addition to reviewing designs for federal construction projects, the CFA also provides feedback on coins, medals and private building projects.
—Hannah Demissie, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2025
Freestyle skiing Freestyle skiing was the event most kind to Americans in 2022, as the United States won a total of eight medals across the competitions.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2025
Be Olympian Jordan Chiles and rock either a UCLA gymnastics or Team USA jacket with plenty of medals around your neck.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025
The professional skier has three Olympic medals to her name.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
LeBare was awarded two Purple Heart medals for his actions against the enemy.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Cipressa is a 1984 Olympic gold medalist in team foil and former head coach of Italy’s Olympic foil team, who led the team to three Olympic medals from 2013 to 2021.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Oct. 2025
But experts say jewelry, coins or medals, meanwhile, are at risk of being lost forever — and quickly.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
In addition to reviewing designs for federal construction projects, the CFA also provides feedback on coins, medals and private building projects.
—Hannah Demissie, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2025
Freestyle skiing Freestyle skiing was the event most kind to Americans in 2022, as the United States won a total of eight medals across the competitions.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2025
Be Olympian Jordan Chiles and rock either a UCLA gymnastics or Team USA jacket with plenty of medals around your neck.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025
The professional skier has three Olympic medals to her name.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
LeBare was awarded two Purple Heart medals for his actions against the enemy.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Cipressa is a 1984 Olympic gold medalist in team foil and former head coach of Italy’s Olympic foil team, who led the team to three Olympic medals from 2013 to 2021.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Oct. 2025
But experts say jewelry, coins or medals, meanwhile, are at risk of being lost forever — and quickly.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for medals
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Jump down for more can’t-miss deals on inflatable outdoor Christmas decorations.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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The advisories repeatedly urge residents to secure outdoor items, including seasonal holiday decorations, and to use extra caution when driving, particularly for high-profile and commercial vehicles.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The royal family holds about 30 investitures a year as awards ceremonies for recipients of the biannual honors lists to accept their insignia and celebrate their outstanding contributions.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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At the center of the dark hall, filled with students in maroon jackets, the UMC insignia branded the pulpit at the center of students’ focus.—
Liam Adams,
Nashville Tennessean,
29 Oct. 2025
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And of course, there was French director Jacques Audiard’s Emilia Pérez, which led all titles at this year’s Academy Awards ceremony with 13 nominations before collecting trophies for best song and supporting actress Zoe Saldaña.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Oct. 2025
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The coach’s job is to organise the squad he is given into a team who can win trophies.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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At the time, The American Theatre Wing presented men with lighters and women with small gold medallions.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Solid brass floral medallions, forged in France by artisans, add a special touch, a feat made possible through close collaboration with New York City’s Landmarks Preservation Commission.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Medals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medals. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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