Medal of Freedom

noun phrase

: a U.S. decoration awarded to civilians for meritorious achievement in any of various fields

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Last month, the famed editor took off her glasses to receive another honor: the Presidential Medal of Freedom. —

Rosa Rahimi, CNN, 5 Feb. 2025 And last month Wintour received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden at the White House along with Ralph Lauren, Bono and Denzel Washington among others. —

Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 4 Feb. 2025 More news: Kings Open to Trading Superstar De'Aaron Fox in Shocking Report Magic Johnson to Be Given Presidential Medal of Freedom by Joe Biden For more NBA news and rumors, stay tuned to Newsweek Sports. —

Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025 Later that year, President Donald Trump, during his first presidency, awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom. —

Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 23 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for Medal of Freedom

Word History

First Known Use

1945, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Medal of Freedom was in 1945

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“Medal of Freedom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Medal%20of%20Freedom. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.

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