as in medal
a piece of metal given in honor of a special event, a person, or an achievement
the hockey team received a gold medallion at the Olympics
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Recent Examples of medallion
The individuals were not buried with any personal items or clothes, according to the study, apart from two crucifixes, a medallion and three rings found in graves.
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 16 June 2025
The Zuri Rug adds a vibrant pop to living rooms, patios, dining areas, and more spaces with its bold blue color and contrasting white medallion motif.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 12 June 2025
The medallion, classical in inspiration and recalling Roman imperial portraiture, was made by Moses Jacob Ezekiel.
—Samantha Baskind, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 May 2025
In the heart of Town Square, has an installation featuring Mickey and Minnie created just for the anniversary, and an elegant medallion adorns Sleeping Beauty Castle.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 16 May 2025
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 16 June 2025
The Zuri Rug adds a vibrant pop to living rooms, patios, dining areas, and more spaces with its bold blue color and contrasting white medallion motif.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 12 June 2025
The medallion, classical in inspiration and recalling Roman imperial portraiture, was made by Moses Jacob Ezekiel.
—Samantha Baskind, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 May 2025
In the heart of Town Square, has an installation featuring Mickey and Minnie created just for the anniversary, and an elegant medallion adorns Sleeping Beauty Castle.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for medallion
medal
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The 10 other individual athletes who have received the medal include Jesse Owens, Jackie Robinson, Jack Nicklaus and Billie Jean King.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
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This practice was applied to a state competition in which AB Hernandez, a 16-year-old transgender junior from Jurupa Valley High School, won multiple medals at the state high school track and field championships.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
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“Medallion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medallion. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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