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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
Former short-track speed skater Ohno, who had earned six Olympic medals before taking the gold with Julianne on DWTS, won two more bronzes in the 2010 Winter Olympics.
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Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
Anderson and Eckard's lawsuit against the Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) alleges the league excluded them from official photos after the protest and even withheld their medals.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Matty was a hero in World War II, served in the Pacific theater with the medals of bravery to show for it.
—Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
This season isn’t about medals or milestones for Chiles.
—Essence, 6 Nov. 2025
Brys Estate has earned over 500 medals in national and international competitions, including awards at the prestigious Jefferson Cup.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
Ali Truwit won two Paralympic swimming medals in Paris last summer.
—Micki Fahner, NBC news, 1 Nov. 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
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
Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
Anderson and Eckard's lawsuit against the Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) alleges the league excluded them from official photos after the protest and even withheld their medals.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Matty was a hero in World War II, served in the Pacific theater with the medals of bravery to show for it.
—Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
This season isn’t about medals or milestones for Chiles.
—Essence, 6 Nov. 2025
Brys Estate has earned over 500 medals in national and international competitions, including awards at the prestigious Jefferson Cup.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
Ali Truwit won two Paralympic swimming medals in Paris last summer.
—Micki Fahner, NBC news, 1 Nov. 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for medals
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This magical moment is a gesture of love and gratitude that lights up a smile brighter than the most grandiose display of holiday decorations, making every stressful minute of holiday gift shopping completely worth it.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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Hence the furniture and the decorations of a house, and the condition of the house and grounds, are properly considered as index to the character of its occupants.—
Kim Hew-Low,
The Atlantic,
10 Nov. 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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Last year’s ceremony saw Beyoncé make history with Album of the Year, while Kendrick Lamar dominated the rap categories, leaving with five trophies of his own.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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Amick responded to Green’s statement that the opinions of non-champions don’t matter, noting that Durant has two titles and two Finals MVP trophies.—
Jordy Fee-Platt,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 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 14 Nov. 2025.
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