Medal of Freedom
noun phrase
: a U.S. decoration awarded to civilians for meritorious achievement in any of various fields
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She was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Joe Biden in 2024.
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Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
He was honored with the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences lifetime achievement award in 1997 and the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President George W. Bush in 2002, among dozens of other notable accolades.
—Makena Gera, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
For his music and activism, he has been awarded the Freedom of the City of Dublin, the US Presidential Medal of Freedom, France’s Legion of Honor and an honorary British knighthood.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2025
The President took the podium, accompanied by Woods, who wore the Presidential Medal of Freedom that Trump himself presented to him during his previous term.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
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Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
He was honored with the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences lifetime achievement award in 1997 and the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President George W. Bush in 2002, among dozens of other notable accolades.
—Makena Gera, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
For his music and activism, he has been awarded the Freedom of the City of Dublin, the US Presidential Medal of Freedom, France’s Legion of Honor and an honorary British knighthood.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2025
The President took the podium, accompanied by Woods, who wore the Presidential Medal of Freedom that Trump himself presented to him during his previous term.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
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“Medal of Freedom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Medal%20of%20Freedom. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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