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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 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 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 legislation fails to address the property rights of the owners of about 200 horses and the 68 medallions as well as the iffy legal question of outlawing what not only has been a legal trade, but one formally licensed and sanctioned by the city. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 20 July 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 Lend your home a bohemian touch with Safavieh’s rug encircled with jute medallions. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 26 June 2026 Atlanta won’t see any new James Beard medallions around the necks of its chefs and restaurateurs this year. — Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 16 June 2026 New this year was the introduction of a plaque awarded to winners, in addition to medallions, so recipients can display the achievement inside bars and restaurants. — Brock Keeling, Daily News, 16 June 2026 Chicago welcomed the explorers and their wives with a parade along Michigan Avenue that included confetti and honorary citizen medallions. — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026

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Hernandez captured back-to-back high jump and triple jump championships and finished third in the long jump, prompting state officials to issue duplicate medals to the girls pushed down the podium.

— Alejandro Avila , Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Multiple attempts to pass congressional legislation rescinding the medals have failed, with neither Rounds nor any other member of the state’s congressional delegation signing on as sponsors or cosponsors.

— Meghan O'Brien, States Newsroom, 3 Sep. 2026

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