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
Garcia was among 14 teams and individual students from Silicon Valley Career Technical Education (SVCTE) to earn a medal at the conference.
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Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2026
Jones was honored for her medal during the Pentagon ceremony.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Local beer purveyors made an impressive showing, collecting 26 medals this year, including four gold, up from 21 medals in 2025.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
Michelle Lynn's medals from the Transplant Games.
—Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
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Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2026
Jones was honored for her medal during the Pentagon ceremony.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Local beer purveyors made an impressive showing, collecting 26 medals this year, including four gold, up from 21 medals in 2025.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
Michelle Lynn's medals from the Transplant Games.
—Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for medal
Noun
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Featuring distinct forms and notable decorations, these pieces express identity, aesthetics, and wealth during a crucial period of change.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
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Each object features decoration – in bread of course – depicting wheat ears and sheafs, as well as hearts and olive branches.—
Francesca Perry,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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At the center of the Crew-13 patch is a golden dragon, which is both a reference to the name of SpaceX’s capsule and the golden horses depicted on the Apollo 13 insignia.—
Robert Pearlman,
ArsTechnica,
27 Apr. 2026
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The insignia in the upper left of the original video belongs to the IDF’s Givati Brigade, which the IDF says has been operating in the area.—
Will Clark,
NBC news,
20 Apr. 2026
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For both, a chance to keep their dreams alive of lifting the biggest and most important trophy in the European club game for the very first time.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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Photos of Dosio’s trophy room at his home — which included an elephant, rhino, lion, buffalo, crocodile, zebra and leopard — were shared by the New York Post and The Daily Mail.—
Ryan Brennan
April 28,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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As for less-invasive bedroom ceiling upgrade options, Cunningham recommends faux beams, tongue-and-groove ceilings, limewash paint, or simple medallions around light fixtures.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
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Architectural Details Matter Ornate crown molding, ceiling medallions, parquet flooring, and wavy glass windows are all common sights in a French home.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Medal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medal. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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