medalist

noun

med·​al·​ist ˈme-dᵊl-ist How to pronounce medalist (audio)
variants or medallist
Synonyms of medalistnext
1
: a designer, engraver, or maker of medals
2
: a recipient of a medal as an award

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By providing a platform for other talented athletes to do the same, the three-time Olympic gold medalist might just leave behind a legacy larger than his decades of cultural clout. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 2 May 2026 In a TikTok video posted this week, the Olympic gold medalist broke down the cost of her most recent red carpet appearance. Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026 Bedard notably was left off the roster of Canada’s silver medalist team for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026 Freshman Ryan Hang shot a 1-under-par 34 to earn medalist honors for the nine-hole competition. Dan Albano, Oc Register, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for medalist

Word History

First Known Use

1685, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of medalist was in 1685

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“Medalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/medalist. Accessed 6 May. 2026.

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medalist

noun
med·​al·​ist
variants or medallist
: a person who receives a medal

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