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
The top three student winners, Washut, Washington state's Summer Brondstetter and Michigan's Rowan Kozminski were taken to the White House and awarded medals, presidential coins, and shared the $250,000 prize.
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Arthur Jones Ii,
ABC News,
2 July 2026
Outside of the Olympics, Hearn has earned 13 medals, including eight gold and five silver.
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Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
In addition to the urn, which was shaped as cowboy boots, a number of his medals were stolen as well.
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David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Hermès received design medals at the Paris Expositions Universelles of 1855 and 1867, solidifying the company’s renown, word of which eventually traveled beyond France.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 June 2026
Japanese producers have increasingly earned prestigious medals at prominent global competitions, such as the Decanter World Wine Awards and the International Wine Challenge.
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Akiko Katayama,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
While the Civil War was fought far from Pittsburgh's streets, its impact can still be found here today — in the graves of arsenal workers, in the medals of hometown heroes, and in the stories preserved for future generations.
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Christopher Derose,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Arthur Jones Ii,
ABC News,
2 July 2026
Outside of the Olympics, Hearn has earned 13 medals, including eight gold and five silver.
—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
In addition to the urn, which was shaped as cowboy boots, a number of his medals were stolen as well.
—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Hermès received design medals at the Paris Expositions Universelles of 1855 and 1867, solidifying the company’s renown, word of which eventually traveled beyond France.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 June 2026
Japanese producers have increasingly earned prestigious medals at prominent global competitions, such as the Decanter World Wine Awards and the International Wine Challenge.
—
Akiko Katayama,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
While the Civil War was fought far from Pittsburgh's streets, its impact can still be found here today — in the graves of arsenal workers, in the medals of hometown heroes, and in the stories preserved for future generations.
—
Christopher Derose,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for medals
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There are also plenty of homemade decorations that can add the same decorative element on a budget.
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Clean gutters and drains, inspect roofs for loose or damaged materials, trim trees and secure outdoor furniture and decorations.
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The sixth-year coach locks his eyes on the man’s shirt and sees a Carolina Panthers insignia.
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The event has been held annually since 1948, and at the annual service, the sovereign invests any new Companions with the Order's insignia in the Throne Room of Windsor Castle.
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There’s no need for players to panic in moments of struggle because there’s a man on the bench who knows how to find a way, to win matches and trophies.
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Kate last year was at Centre Court on consecutive days to present the winners’ trophies to singles champions Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner.
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The design is made up of classic patterns and prints, including diamond shapes, medallions, abstract geometric motifs, and vertical columns to give it a structured look.
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Lend your home a bohemian touch with Safavieh’s rug encircled with jute medallions.
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“Medals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medals. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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