medallion
noun
me·dal·lion
mə-ˈdal-yən 
1
: a large medal
2
: something resembling a large medal
especially
: a tablet or panel in a wall or window bearing a figure in relief, a portrait, or an ornament
3
or less commonly medaillon
: a small, round or oval serving (as of meat or fish)
Examples of medallion in a Sentence
the hockey team received a gold medallion at the Olympics
Recent Examples on the Web
In the picture, Lopez can be seen wearing a red buckle-up Versace bralette, a red latex pencil skirt, a chunky gold medallion chain, and sultry bronzy makeup.
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Elle Turner, Glamour, 28 June 2024
Most recently he was named a national gold medallion winner by the National Taxidermy Association for his short-haired, open mouth, whitetail deer pulling an apple out of a tree.
—Lizzy Alspach, Baltimore Sun, 21 June 2024
The city says that the rise of Uber and Lyft, medallion financing problems (which were caused by the rise of Uber and Lyft) and COVID all imposed problems.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 10 May 2024
In 2014, Thomas, Alito and Sonia Sotomayor were honored by their alma mater, Yale Law School, with the Award of Merit, a glass medallion in an oak base valued at $530.
—Gabe Roth, Twin Cities, 19 June 2024
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Elle Turner, Glamour, 28 June 2024
Most recently he was named a national gold medallion winner by the National Taxidermy Association for his short-haired, open mouth, whitetail deer pulling an apple out of a tree.
—Lizzy Alspach, Baltimore Sun, 21 June 2024
The city says that the rise of Uber and Lyft, medallion financing problems (which were caused by the rise of Uber and Lyft) and COVID all imposed problems.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 10 May 2024
In 2014, Thomas, Alito and Sonia Sotomayor were honored by their alma mater, Yale Law School, with the Award of Merit, a glass medallion in an oak base valued at $530.
—Gabe Roth, Twin Cities, 19 June 2024
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“Medallion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/medallion. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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medallion
noun
me·dal·lion
mə-ˈdal-yən
1
: a large medal
2
: something resembling a large medal (as in shape)
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