medal
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- noun
- /ˈmɛdəl/
:
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- The college also gave him its bronze medal that year for faculty achievement.
- gold medal
- win a medal
- silver medal
And the majority of those American medals were won by female athletes, so.
- And the majority of those American medals were won by female athletes, so.
- They're taking our medals, our first place finishes.
- How many How many medals has Adam got?
- He was quite old at the time and with a beret and some medals from World War One.
- So, Dad, here I am getting the Radcliffe Medal.
- I had the Medal for Valor.
- It's called What can I do with old trophies and medals?
- He won, you know, Olympic medals, World Championships by a lot.
Examples
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How did you end up with my medal?
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Reminds me of when we made medals for our super note competition.
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Also, it should say who gave her the medal for saving the train:
Academic text (1993) -
No wonder this lad went on to earn a bronze medal at the high school level.
Academic text (1990) -
For this discovery, Maria Mitchell was awarded a gold medal by the King of Denmark.
Academic text (1992) -
As the two soldiers stepped off the train, Canfield removed the medal from around his neck.
Fiction book (1992) -
The top four teams won gold medals as well as employment or internship offers from IBM.
Academic text (2012) -
The awards themselves may be ribbons, medals, certificates, or whatever you choose.
Academic text (1992) -
He won, you know, Olympic medals, World Championships by a lot.
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He won a silver medal for his outstanding performance in the sprinting competition.
Synonyms
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A prize given to someone for achievement or excellence
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An award given for winning a competition or achievement
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1.1
A medal made of gold that a winner gets in competitions, often in sports
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3.4
The highest United States military award given for very brave acts in battle
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3.9
A large medal given as an award or to mark an event
15
1.1
A metal object, usually silver, given to the person who comes second in a competition
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2.0
A metal award that people give for third place in a competition
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4.1
A medal or ribbon given to honor someone's achievement
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4.7
The highest United States medal given to members of the military for very great bravery in battle
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6.2
A United States military medal given for brave or very good actions during flying missions
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5.7
An American military medal given for brave actions in battle
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6.3
A United States military medal given for bravery or very good service in battle, not involving flying
Compounds
- Formal
28
3.4
The highest United States military award given for very brave acts in battle
15
1.1
A metal object, usually silver, given to the person who comes second in a competition
- Formal
8
4.7
The highest United States medal given to members of the military for very great bravery in battle
- Jargon
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3.4
A golfer who has the lowest score in medal play and comes first in the tournament
- US
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6.2
A United States military medal given for brave or very good actions during flying missions
- Formal
1
6.3
A United States military medal given for bravery or very good service in battle, not involving flying
- Formal
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5.0
A US military medal for doing very important work in a top job during a war
How Prestigious
- US
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2.7
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307
2.7
- US
12
2.8
578
1.4
183
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Surface Forms
Etymology
Medal comes from old words for a small metal coin given as a reward, so you can think of a medal as a special 'coin' that shows achievement. That's why a medal is a flat piece of metal given as an award.