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MEDAL Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word medal. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word medal. (close relations)
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decoration
nounn
noun

• something used to beautify

• an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event

• the act of decorating something (in the hope of making it more attractive)

ribbon
nounn
noun

• any long object resembling a thin line

• an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event

• a long strip of inked material for making characters on paper with a typewriter

• notion consisting of a narrow strip of fine material used for trimming

accolade
nounn
noun

• a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

award
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a grant made by a law court

• a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

• something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

verb

• give, especially as an honor or reward

• give as judged due or on the basis of merit

badge
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.)

• any feature that is regarded as a sign of status (a particular power or quality or rank)

verb

• put a badge on

certificate
nounn
noun

• a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts

• a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends

verb

• present someone with a certificate

• authorize by certificate

commendation
nounn
noun

• an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement

• a message expressing a favorable opinion

distinction
nounn
noun

• a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes

• high status importance owing to marked superiority

• a distinguishing difference between similar things or people

• an honor awarded to someone in recognition of achievement or superiority

honor
nounn
noun

• a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

• the state of being honored

• the quality of being honorable and having a good name

• a woman's virtue or chastity

verb

• bestow honor or rewards upon

• show respect towards

• accept as pay

plaudit
nounn
noun

• enthusiastic approval

prize
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

• goods or money obtained illegally

• something given as a token of victory

adjective satellite

• of superior grade

verb

• hold dear

• to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open

• regard highly; think much of

recognition
nounn
noun

• the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

• the process of recognizing something or someone by remembering

• approval

• coming to understand something clearly and distinctly

• (biology) the ability of one molecule to attach to another molecule that has a complementary shape

• the explicit and formal acknowledgement of a government or of the national independence of a country

• an acceptance (as of a claim) as true and valid

• designation by the chair granting a person the right to speak in a deliberative body

trophy
nounn
noun

• an award for success in war or hunting

• something given as a token of victory

medallion
nounn
noun

• any of various large ancient Greek coins

• a circular helping of food (especially a boneless cut of meat)

• an emblem indicating that a taxicab is registered

• an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event

• a circular helping of food (especially a boneless cut of meat) "medallions of veal"

palm
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers

• a linear unit based on the length or width of the human hand

• any plant of the family Palmae having an unbranched trunk crowned by large pinnate or palmate leaves

• an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event

verb

• touch, lift, or hold with the hands

laurel wreath
nounn
noun

• an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event

• (antiquity) a wreath of laurel foliage worn on the head as an emblem of victory

Best Hypernyms For MEDAL

Here is a list of related hypernyms for medal, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
award honor accolade commendation decoration honour laurels recognition ribbon

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