medallion
noun
me·dal·lion
mə-ˈdal-yən 
1
: a large medal
2
: something resembling a large medal
especially
: a tablet or panel in a wall or window bearing a figure in relief, a portrait, or an ornament
3
or less commonly medaillon
: a small, round or oval serving (as of meat or fish)
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the hockey team received a gold medallion at the Olympics
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Layered necklaces featuring a gemstone pendant and a coin medallion added subtle detail to the understated look.
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Another tradition of the DGA Awards is for a friend or close collaborator to present the DGA medallion to each of the Theatrical Film nominees.
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The Valentine’s weekend nightly special is a surf-and-turf dinner with a filet medallion and lobster tail.
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Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Another tradition of the DGA Awards is for a friend or close collaborator to present the DGA medallion to each of the Theatrical Film nominees.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 8 Feb. 2026
The Valentine’s weekend nightly special is a surf-and-turf dinner with a filet medallion and lobster tail.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Feb. 2026
Available in nine sizes, the rug's medallion pattern has subtle hints of blue, green, and pink throughout.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
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“Medallion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/medallion. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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medallion
noun
me·dal·lion
mə-ˈdal-yən
1
: a large medal
2
: something resembling a large medal (as in shape)
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