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
The results brought the delegation’s total to 28 medals across the junior, senior, and men’s and women’s artistic disciplines – the most of any nation.
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Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Charles, then 22, received his Royal Air Force pilot’s license in the presence of his late father Prince Philip, who was also dressed in his RAF uniform adorned with medals.
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Séraphine Roger,
Vanity Fair,
21 June 2026
Mendoza, on the eastern side of the Andes, secured all eight of the country’s Platinum medals as well as its only Best in Show.
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Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
In February the James Beard Foundation honored Inglewood’s Serving Spoon restaurant as an American classic; on Monday night third-generation owners Jessica Bain and Justin Johnson appeared onstage to collect their medals.
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Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
Afterward, Holmes was given the game ball, which will join two state medals and two championship rings as treasured mementos of a special time in his life.
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Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
Male athletes have taken 890 medals from female athletes, the report said.
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Caroline Downey,
National Review,
7 Apr. 2025
These rieslings consistently win medals at major wine competitions, and are always a good choice.
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Liz Thach,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
The Olympic medals came at some personal cost.
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Michelle Lee,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Charles, then 22, received his Royal Air Force pilot’s license in the presence of his late father Prince Philip, who was also dressed in his RAF uniform adorned with medals.
—
Séraphine Roger,
Vanity Fair,
21 June 2026
Mendoza, on the eastern side of the Andes, secured all eight of the country’s Platinum medals as well as its only Best in Show.
—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
In February the James Beard Foundation honored Inglewood’s Serving Spoon restaurant as an American classic; on Monday night third-generation owners Jessica Bain and Justin Johnson appeared onstage to collect their medals.
—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
Afterward, Holmes was given the game ball, which will join two state medals and two championship rings as treasured mementos of a special time in his life.
—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
Male athletes have taken 890 medals from female athletes, the report said.
—
Caroline Downey,
National Review,
7 Apr. 2025
These rieslings consistently win medals at major wine competitions, and are always a good choice.
—
Liz Thach,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
The Olympic medals came at some personal cost.
—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for medals
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Minimize decorations if your storage is displayed.
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One notable instance came in season 1 of America's Sweethearts, when Powell was reprimanded for asking where her ornament was on the locker room Christmas tree, as opposed to expressing gratitude for the decorations.
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The sixth-year coach locks his eyes on the man’s shirt and sees a Carolina Panthers insignia.
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The event has been held annually since 1948, and at the annual service, the sovereign invests any new Companions with the Order's insignia in the Throne Room of Windsor Castle.
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The team rode in the parade with trophies and returned to Cook Park after the parade to display their championship awards, greet fans and pose for photo opportunities.
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Davis himself received two trophies as the set’s producer.
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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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Lend your home a bohemian touch with Safavieh’s rug encircled with jute medallions.
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“Medals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medals. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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