as in decorations
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
Since 2000, 39 of the 98 men’s and women’s Olympic sprinting (100m, 200m and 4x100m) medals have been won by Jamaicans.
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Liam Tharme, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
All told, there will be 195 medal events, with 245 gold, silver, and bronze medals awarded at the Olympics and 137 medals awarded at the Paralympics.
—Tiana Attride, AFAR Media, 12 Sep. 2025
Over the course of her career, Vonn has won 82 World Cup races and three Olympic medals.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
The first-place winner for the 3-mile race was professional swimmer Eric Hedlin, a 32-year-old who has won two world championship medals in the 5-kilometer open-water race while swimming for Team Canada.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
Both men’s and women’s athletes will contest for medals across 24 events, while the mixed 4x400 relay will combine both genders for a single championship.
—Cory Mull, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Only 56 medals with distinction have been awarded.
—George Petras, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, distinguished Russian navy crew members assigned to the Yasen-M-class cruise missile submarine Krasnoyarsk were awarded medals and promoted to higher military ranks.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, competition in humanoid robots is coming from the likes of Chinese companies like Unitree, which won multiple medals at the World Humanoid Robot Games.
—Ari Levy, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
Liam Tharme, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
All told, there will be 195 medal events, with 245 gold, silver, and bronze medals awarded at the Olympics and 137 medals awarded at the Paralympics.
—Tiana Attride, AFAR Media, 12 Sep. 2025
Over the course of her career, Vonn has won 82 World Cup races and three Olympic medals.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
The first-place winner for the 3-mile race was professional swimmer Eric Hedlin, a 32-year-old who has won two world championship medals in the 5-kilometer open-water race while swimming for Team Canada.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
Both men’s and women’s athletes will contest for medals across 24 events, while the mixed 4x400 relay will combine both genders for a single championship.
—Cory Mull, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Only 56 medals with distinction have been awarded.
—George Petras, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, distinguished Russian navy crew members assigned to the Yasen-M-class cruise missile submarine Krasnoyarsk were awarded medals and promoted to higher military ranks.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, competition in humanoid robots is coming from the likes of Chinese companies like Unitree, which won multiple medals at the World Humanoid Robot Games.
—Ari Levy, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for medals
Noun
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The park has welcomed various new parades, shows, decorations, merch and more to commemorate the milestone occasion.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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If warm autumn hues like red, orange, and yellow clash with your home's cool exterior, opt for grassy decorations that complement an earthy facade.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Sep. 2025
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With cans of spray paint in hand, the group added Bible verses and positive notes to what’s known as Graffiti Bridge in Pensacola, Florida – an ever-changing local landmark that often features art, declarations of love, tributes, encouragement, drawings, insignias and more.—
Lorraine Taylor,
FOXNews.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Soldiers trade their insignia for those of other units, mostly, but sometimes for alcohol and cigarettes.—
Ken Harbaugh,
The Atlantic,
15 Sep. 2025
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His numerous awards and trophies from local and state competitions are a testament to his skill.—
Diane Shaffer,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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Palmeiras has won three Copa Libertadores titles, including back-to-back trophies in 2020 and 2021, and River Plate has won the trophy four times, with the last victory coming against rivals Boca Juniors in the 2018 final.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Drivers were stuck paying off the massive costs of medallions—the inflated fees cab companies paid for a permit.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
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At a crafting station, festival attendees can attach these medallions to personalized beaded necklaces.—
Alyssa N. Salcedo,
jsonline.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Medals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medals. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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