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
Synonyms
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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Emily Krauser, Peoplemag, 5 June 2024
After the medal ceremony at midfield, Marshall celebrated by doing a series of flips that covered nearly the length of the football field.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2024
Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 24 May 2024
Five Hawaiian men who served in a unit of Japanese-language linguists during World War II were recognized with posthumous Purple Heart medals nearly 80 years after their plane crashed in the final days of the conflict.
—CBS News, 11 May 2024
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Noun
Armstrong chose not to appeal and was stripped of all his titles since 1998, including the Tour de France wins and his Olympic medal.
—Emily Krauser, Peoplemag, 5 June 2024
After the medal ceremony at midfield, Marshall celebrated by doing a series of flips that covered nearly the length of the football field.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2024
Verb
Menlo School’s Summer Young, daughter of former 49ers quarterback Steve Young, will try to medal in the high jump after going into the state meet with the second-best mark of 5-6.
—Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 24 May 2024
Five Hawaiian men who served in a unit of Japanese-language linguists during World War II were recognized with posthumous Purple Heart medals nearly 80 years after their plane crashed in the final days of the conflict.
—CBS News, 11 May 2024
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“Medal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/medal. Accessed 8 Jun. 2024.
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