medallion
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3.9
- noun
- /məˈdæl.jən/
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medalla
- At the ceremony, each winner was presented with a commemorative medallion to honor their achievements.
- receive a medallion
- figure on a medallion
- a large medallion
And these grandmas and grandpas, they're all wearing these chains and medallions and keys around the neck.
- And these grandmas and grandpas, they're all wearing these chains and medallions and keys around the neck.
- He had his open neck T-shirt on with a big medallion.
Examples
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Among the dazzling array of burial goods were a silver medallion depicting Mary and Jesus and 65,000 glass trade beads.
Academic text (2007) -
In exchange for that solemn vow, it is my honor to place the medallion of the office of mayor around your honored and distinguished neck.
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One of the girls had a gold medallion.
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However, I give the golden medallion to my finest student.
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...after their Christmas tree accidentally caught on fire, I award you this medallion.
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In the center of his chest is a large brass medallion, the size of a CD.
Academic text (2003) -
Florio wanted you to have his medallion.
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Aunt Francesca had told Fenton that Jack valued the medallion more than all his fight trophies.
Fiction book (1999) -
The mid-June sun was filtering through the medallions just then, lighting them up like jewels, coloring the air.
Fiction book (1997) -
NAfME President Nancy E. Ditmer presented their Lowell Mason medallions during NAfME's National Assembly in Tysons Corner, Virginia.
Academic text (2013)
Synonyms
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1.0
A prize given to someone for achievement or excellence
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1.0
A flat round piece of metal given as an award or to remember an event
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1.1
A large decorative trophy with handles given to the winner
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1.4
An object like a cup or medal kept as a prize for winning
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1.0
A strip of cloth given as an award for winning a competition
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4.1
A medal or ribbon given to honor someone's achievement
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8.6
A sign of honor given for a special achievement
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A circular band of laurel leaves worn on the head to show victory or honor
A large decorative medal worn on the chest for ceremonies
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Etymology
Medallion comes from the word medal, which means a small metal disc or 'award' you give to someone for an achievement. That's why a medallion is a large medal or coin used to honour or remember an event.