1
: a small usually metal object bearing a religious emblem or picture
2
: a piece of metal often resembling a coin and having a stamped design that is issued to commemorate a person or event or awarded for excellence or achievement
medaled also medalled; medaling also medalling
ˈmed-liŋ,
ˈme-dᵊl-iŋ
: to win a medal
medaled in figure skating
Examples of medal in a Sentence
Noun
He was awarded a medal for his heroism.
the display case held an impressive array of military medals from World War II
Verb
She medaled in figure skating in the Olympics.
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Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
Additionally, more than two dozen Republican states and Guam are urging the National Collegiate Athletic Association to re-award medals and accolades to female college athletes who felt cheated when playing with biological males.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 25 July 2025
Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 22 May 2025
In 2023, Richard became the first American man to medal in the individual all-around at the World Championships since 2010.
—Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
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Noun
The team is led by 23-year-old Sika Koné, who brings valuable WNBA and World Cup experience to a squad eager to add to Mali’s impressive collection of eight AfroBasket medals.
—Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
Additionally, more than two dozen Republican states and Guam are urging the National Collegiate Athletic Association to re-award medals and accolades to female college athletes who felt cheated when playing with biological males.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 25 July 2025
Verb
And if there was any doubt, Maddison and Sergio Reguilon, medals around their necks, paraded a banner around the pitch.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 22 May 2025
In 2023, Richard became the first American man to medal in the individual all-around at the World Championships since 2010.
—Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
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“Medal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/medal. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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