MEDAL Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word medal. (close relations)
Definition of MEDAL
Best Alternative Words for MEDAL
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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 |