Medal of Freedom

noun phrase

: a U.S. decoration awarded to civilians for meritorious achievement in any of various fields

Examples of Medal of Freedom in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Persian Meaning: Friend, faithful Alternative Spellings & Variations: Aria, Araya, Arye Billie Billie Jean King, one of the most famous American tennis stars of all time, won the Presidential Medal of Freedom for her advocacy for women in sports and LGBTQ+ rights. —

Taylor Grothe, Parents, 20 Sep. 2024 Among other honors throughout her lifetime, King received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2009. —

Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 19 Sep. 2024 President Barack Obama awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor. —

Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Sep. 2024 Donahue himself was inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame in 1993, and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2024. —

Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 19 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Medal of Freedom

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Word History

First Known Use

1945, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Medal of Freedom was in 1945

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“Medal of Freedom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Medal%20of%20Freedom. Accessed 29 Sep. 2024.

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