Medal of Honor

noun phrase

: a U.S. military decoration awarded in the name of the Congress for conspicuous intrepidity at the risk of life in action with an enemy

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The department has said about 20 soldiers were awarded the Medal of Honor for actions at Wounded Knee, though the exact number is unclear due to incomplete or unclear records. — Meghan O'Brien, States Newsroom, 3 Sep. 2026 The four astronauts of the Artemis II moon mission will receive the Congressional Space Medal of Honor. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 They are set to receive the Congressional Space Medal of Honor for the record-breaking 10-day flight. — Miles Doran, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026 The Navy is reportedly planning to recommend Miller’s name for the Medal of Honor—the country’s highest military decoration for acts of valor—although the final award would need to be approved by Congress. — Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for Medal of Honor

Word History

First Known Use

1861, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Medal of Honor was in 1861

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“Medal of Honor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Medal%20of%20Honor. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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