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
The earnings include prize money, salaries and bonuses during 2024 for active athletes, including Olympic medal payouts and prize money from the Billie Jean King Cup.
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Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 4 Dec. 2024
There are always swimmers, runners, and other athletes that qualify for competition that never really have a chance of getting a medal.
—Marah Eakin, WIRED, 3 Dec. 2024
In May, President Biden awarded her a presidential medal of freedom.
—Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
Meanwhile, Alshon is a Mixed medal machine, winning medals with five different female partners this year.
—Todd Boss, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 4 Dec. 2024
There are always swimmers, runners, and other athletes that qualify for competition that never really have a chance of getting a medal.
—Marah Eakin, WIRED, 3 Dec. 2024
In May, President Biden awarded her a presidential medal of freedom.
—Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
Meanwhile, Alshon is a Mixed medal machine, winning medals with five different female partners this year.
—Todd Boss, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for medal
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Each shopper is expected to spend an average of $902 across gifts, food, decorations and other seasonal items.Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 21 Dec. 2024
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Does Milwaukee compost wreaths and other Christmas decorations?Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has alerted Americans to two election videos in which the agency's name and insignia are used, telling people the videos are fake.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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As voting got underway, the FBI warned that its name and insignia were being used in two fake news clips, including one that falsely claimed the FBI was urging people to vote remotely because of a terrorist threat.Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Draped in the Indian flag and holding his trophy, Gukesh was met by hundreds of fans upon returning to his home city.Jamie Barton, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
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Out of 10 Best Director Oscar nominations, Scorsese won his first and only trophy for 2006's The Departed.Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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With its gold Medusa medallion and logo detailing, the Biggie sunglasses have been among the brand’s signature designs and are produced by EssilorLuxottica.Luisa Zargani, WWD, 9 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, Mickey, Minnie, and friends will appear in new anniversary outfits while the entire park will be given a festive makeover, including the addition of a medallion on Sleeping Beauty Castle.Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Medal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medal. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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