Synonyms of medallion

medallion

noun

mə-ˈdal-yən 

as in medal

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• medal
• insignia
• trophy
• silver
• gold
• decoration
• ribbon
• bronze
• order
• crown
• title
• laurel
• badge
• star
• clasp
• award
• honor
• button
• rosette
• prize
• chevron
• cockade
• color
• citation
• ensign
• commendation
• distinction

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of medallion

Home Dynamix Premium Sakarya Medallion Area Rug This medallion area rug feels soft underfoot, is easy to clean, and is durable enough for high-traffic areas. —Kelsey Fredricks, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2025

Read the daily clues to search for the Pioneer Press medallion hidden on public land in Ramsey County. —Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2025

Where has the medallion been discovered in past years? —Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 23 Jan. 2025

Metallic crowns, scepters, and medallions associated with Alexander Jagiellon (ruled 1501–1506) and Sigismund Augustus (ruled 1548–1572), were found in the grouping by researchers last December in the cathedral’s archives. —Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 17 Jan. 2025