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medallion

noun

mə-ˈdal-yən

Definition of medallion

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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 Emily Ratajkowski, a favorite model for Burch, took the runway in a slightly sheer navy tank with red detailing and a matching pleated navy midi skirt and brown medallion belt. — Anika Reed, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026 In August, Pandora expanded its Talisman collection to include zodiac medallions, articulated rings and foundational chain necklaces. — Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026 Slate chips replace the usual bark or mulch, and layered plantings, custom window boxes and a medallion set into the rear of the fireplace show the same level of care found indoors. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026 Earn moose bucks on an educational scavenger hunt or medallion hunt, then spend your bucks on treats at participating local businesses. — Katy Spratte Joyce, Midwest Living, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for medallion

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Kaylia Nemour of Algeria recovered from a misstep on vault in the all-around finals on Friday that cost her a medal to easily defend her gold on uneven bars.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Giulio Dalvit, curator of sculpture at the Frick, said that the exhibition’s five free-standing figures, two tomb monuments, 11 cast reliefs and eight commemorative medals represent a large portion of bronze artworks from 15th-century Siena.

— Blake Gopnik, New York Times, 22 Oct. 2026

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