medals

noun

plural of medal
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 His dual mission involves winning medals and expanding grassroots participation, addressing the rising cost of youth sports. — Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026 Fifteen-year-old female skateboard phenom Mizuho Hasegawa of XC Tokyo was named the inaugural X Games League MVP after an extraordinary season that included eight medals. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026 The speed specialist from Switzerland won the Olympic super-G gold medal in the 2022 Beijing Games among three career Olympic medals, and the 2021 world titles in super-G and giant slalom. — ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026 More than just medals, parents and coaches from both teams told The Beacon-News these squads have helped young athletes learn to overcome adversity, achieve more academically and create long-lasting friendships. — Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026 Villa is considered one of the greatest players in water polo history after winning Olympic medals in 2000 (silver), 2004 (bronze), 2008 (silver) and 2012 (gold). — Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026 Ward began racing at school, winning medals in the NSW All Schools championships. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026 Successful sevens programmes are on the rise, fuelled by the allure of Olympic medals, and there are home World Cups in 2031 (men) and 2033 (women), giving the sport a sharper selling point. — Daniel Gallan, New York Times, 27 July 2026 In 2026, the fair’s panel of wine professionals handed out hundreds of medals in categories such as Best Value, Best of Region, and Best of California. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for medals
  1. decorations
  2. insignia
  3. trophies
  4. medallions
Noun
  • The Grinch and the Cat in the Hat are evergreen in their relevance in pop culture, memes, Halloween costumes and holiday decorations.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026
  • These decorations also adorn the top shelves in the store, out of visitors' reach, while tee shirts, scarves and jerseys branded with the different Hogwarts factions fill the hangers below.
    — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of decorations
Noun
  • Commanders lauded the crew's superb performance, with 22 sailors earning their prestigious submarine warfare insignia.
    — Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Her white swimsuit had a lifeguard corps insignia, signaling her expertise in water safety.
    — Samantha Adams, The Conversation, 29 July 2026
Definition of insignia
Noun
  • Europe’s teams routinely dominate and win FIFA trophies like the men’s World Cup and Club World Cup that are its biggest revenue earners.
    — Graham Dunbar, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Baresi is regarded as an AC Milan icon, having spent his entire 20-year career with the club, winning six Serie A titles and three top European trophies, and captaining the team for 15 seasons before retiring in 1997.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
Definition of trophies
Noun
  • The legislation fails to address the property rights of the owners of about 200 horses and the 68 medallions as well as the iffy legal question of outlawing what not only has been a legal trade, but one formally licensed and sanctioned by the city.
    — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 20 July 2026
  • 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.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 27 June 2026
Definition of medallions

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