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medallion

noun

mə-ˈdal-yən

Definition of medallion

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 Handcrafted in Italy, the bag features a removable, jewel-like medallion that can be transferred between handbags or worn separately as a necklace pendant or bracelet charm. — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 27 July 2026 The legislation fails to address the property rights of the owners of about 200 horses and the 68 medallions as well as the iffy legal question of outlawing what not only has been a legal trade, but one formally licensed and sanctioned by the city. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 20 July 2026 Inspired by traditional Turkish Oushak designs, this tan rug features a dark brown medallion design. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026 Each finalist will receive a commemorative medallion during the banquet, the release said. — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for medallion

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medal

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Spits arrived at the medal ceremony looking unable to believe what had happened after his second round had left him wondering whether the championship had slipped away.

— Gemma Redrup, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
The burial ground was likely Protestant due to a complete absence of devotional items, such as crosses and medals characteristic of Catholic burials.

— Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

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