as in decorations
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 medals
The Bottom Line If Olympic athletes invest in coaching to win medals, why aren’t more executives investing in coaching to win in business?
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Dr. Corrie Block, Phd, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
According to her official bio, Chatfield was the recipient of numerous honors, including the Distinguished Service Medal, the Bronze Star and commendation medals from the Navy, Army and Air Force.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
Male athletes have taken 890 medals from female athletes, the report said.
—Caroline Downey, National Review, 7 Apr. 2025
In the history of the PPA, there have been just three medals won by a lefty player; Tyler Loong won a bronze with Parenteau in Dec 2022, and then a Silver with Anna Bright in Sept 2021, and Jade Kawamoto teamed with Rettenmaier to take a Bronze in Aug 2023.
—Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Thomas is a three-time Olympic champion, holding medals in the 200-meters, 4x100-meter relay, and 4x400-meter relay.
—Katelyn Hutchison, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Bey won 13 state medals, including 10 state titles, and led the Red Devils to three consecutive team titles.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
These rieslings consistently win medals at major wine competitions, and are always a good choice.
—Liz Thach, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
The Olympic medals came at some personal cost.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Dr. Corrie Block, Phd, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
According to her official bio, Chatfield was the recipient of numerous honors, including the Distinguished Service Medal, the Bronze Star and commendation medals from the Navy, Army and Air Force.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
Male athletes have taken 890 medals from female athletes, the report said.
—Caroline Downey, National Review, 7 Apr. 2025
In the history of the PPA, there have been just three medals won by a lefty player; Tyler Loong won a bronze with Parenteau in Dec 2022, and then a Silver with Anna Bright in Sept 2021, and Jade Kawamoto teamed with Rettenmaier to take a Bronze in Aug 2023.
—Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Thomas is a three-time Olympic champion, holding medals in the 200-meters, 4x100-meter relay, and 4x400-meter relay.
—Katelyn Hutchison, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Bey won 13 state medals, including 10 state titles, and led the Red Devils to three consecutive team titles.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
These rieslings consistently win medals at major wine competitions, and are always a good choice.
—Liz Thach, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
The Olympic medals came at some personal cost.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for medals
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But small things, such as finishing a pile of laundry, buying the best party decorations and only allowing children ice cream before dinner once in a blue moon, won't.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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An issue occurring when using Equipment Loadout, causing decorations to be removed from equipment, Bowgun Customization being reverted to default, and Kinsects reverting to the initial rarity.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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The launch of that company literally put Kettle Springs on the map, and the town is dotted with Friendo insignia and swag, notably a hand-size Jack-in-the-box version of him that tends to show up just before the person who finds it gets slaughtered.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
11 Mar. 2025
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The model wore a gray vest with light blue pinstripes, cutout vents, sharp lapels, and gold buttons engraved with Westwood’s telltale orb insignia.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2025
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Before the trophies are handed out, however, the Palm Springs red carpet will deliver some fashion heat.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
4 Jan. 2025
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All three of those trophies sit in the Bleymaier Football Center at Albertsons Stadium.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Jan. 2025
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“Medals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medals. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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