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medallions

noun

plural of medallion

as in medals

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 medallions Scattered around the bowl are wedges of avocado, sweet Sungolds, tender medallions of octopus and rings of pickled onion. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026 The president of the United States is spending time supergluing gold medallions to the mantle in the Oval Office. — Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 29 Oct. 2026 The value of the city’s 68 horse-carriage medallions fluctuates. — Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026 The drivers say there's nothing that guarantees they will be made whole for their medallions, horses and carriages. — Marcia Kramer, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026 Take cues from Celine and Dries Van Noten and look for long pendants featuring a constellation of medallions, letters, shells, horns, the like. — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 4 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 The first offerings will include pieces inspired by Byzantine artworks including imperial medallions, architectural ornaments, and statuary. — Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 13 Aug. 2026 The design is made up of classic patterns and prints, including diamond shapes, medallions, abstract geometric motifs, and vertical columns to give it a structured look. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 27 June 2026

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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
Meanwhile, Prince William looked dapper in a white tie and Windsor tailcoat, adorned with his collection of medals and royal orders.

— Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2026

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