as in decoration
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 medal
The medals were designed to represent both Olympic and Paralympic values.
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Jade Walker, CNN Money, 17 July 2025
Unveiled at Palazzo Balbi in Venice on Tuesday, the medals boast a sleek aesthetic reflecting the country’s legacy in avant-garde design.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 15 July 2025
Please follow these guidelines: 1) Must be an Arkansan or have graduated from a school in Arkansas.
2) Received an award, scholarship, medal or promotion.
—arkansasonline.com, 13 July 2025
The 10 other individual athletes who have received the medal include Jesse Owens, Jackie Robinson, Jack Nicklaus and Billie Jean King.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 10 July 2025
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Jade Walker, CNN Money, 17 July 2025
Unveiled at Palazzo Balbi in Venice on Tuesday, the medals boast a sleek aesthetic reflecting the country’s legacy in avant-garde design.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 15 July 2025
Please follow these guidelines: 1) Must be an Arkansan or have graduated from a school in Arkansas.
2) Received an award, scholarship, medal or promotion.
—arkansasonline.com, 13 July 2025
The 10 other individual athletes who have received the medal include Jesse Owens, Jackie Robinson, Jack Nicklaus and Billie Jean King.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for medal
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To take advantage of all the fall offers, head to your nearest ALDI store and stock up fast—the fall decorations are sure to sell out quickly.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 July 2025
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The graduating senior was also prom queen who helped with planning activities that included the song playlist and picking out decorations.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
14 July 2025
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By Erik Shilling Porsche Photo : Porsche Photo : Porsche The Black Edition insignia in the Porsche Taycan Black Edition.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
16 July 2025
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That includes on the concourse and in the home clubhouse, though the stadium’s seats still have top hat insignias on them.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2025
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Reece James #24 of Chelsea FC lifts the FIFA Club World Cup trophy after their team's victory as U.S. Reece James #24 of Chelsea FC lifts the FIFA Club World Cup trophy after their team's victory as U.S. David Ramos/Getty Images This is a developing story and will be updated.—
Isabel van Brugen,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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With Trump and Infantino in the middle of the stage, the Chelsea squad lifted the trophy to officially celebrate the win.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
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Made of an oak box and bronze plates, it’s decorated with a large cross, studs, medallions and engraved patterns.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
1 July 2025
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And when the cops creep in with a caravan of backup, Emery figures out that Joe’s new medallion has a tracker on the back of it.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
5 June 2025
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“Medal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medal. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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