Thesaurus results for MEDALLION

medallion

noun

mə-ˈdal-yən

as in medal

a piece of metal given in honor of a special event, a person, or an achievement the hockey team received a gold medallion at the Olympics

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Recent Examples of medallion Bronze ivy on both sides of the medallion matches the Boston ivy that covers the outfield walls. —

Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026 The dining room features more shadowboxing under a chair rail, has crown molding, and another beautiful Schonbek chandelier centered on a decorative ceiling medallion. —

James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2026 Atlanta won’t see any new James Beard medallions around the necks of its chefs and restaurateurs this year. —

Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 16 June 2026 New this year was the introduction of a plaque awarded to winners, in addition to medallions, so recipients can display the achievement inside bars and restaurants. —

Brock Keeling, Daily News, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for medallion

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medal

Noun

At a private ceremony at the Vatican in April, Stango presented the pope with the medal in person.

— Danny Freeman, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
Wearing the medal around his neck, Leo spoke to the center from Rome.

— Steven Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026