Medallion
noun
A large, round piece of metal, often with a design or image, typically worn as jewelry around the neck or awarded as a prize in a competition.
She wore a gold medallion on a chain around her neck.
Often appears as...
- gold medallion
- bronze medallion
noun
Small, round or oval piece of food, mainly meat.
I ordered pork medallions in white wine sauce.
Often appears as...
- pork medallions
- beef medallions
noun
A badge that taxi drivers in some places must have in order to operate.
The medallion system regulates the number of taxis in the city.
Often appears as...
- taxi medallion
- medallion system
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A large, round piece of metal, often with a design or image, typically worn as jewelry around the neck or awarded as a prize in a competition.
She wore a gold medallion on a chain around her neck.
Often appears as...
- gold medallion
- bronze medallion
noun
Small, round or oval piece of food, mainly meat.
I ordered pork medallions in white wine sauce.
Often appears as...
- pork medallions
- beef medallions
noun
A badge that taxi drivers in some places must have in order to operate.
The medallion system regulates the number of taxis in the city.
Often appears as...
- taxi medallion
- medallion system
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Worn as Jewelry
Medallions can serve as personal statements, symbolizing achievements, affiliations, or personal interests.
His medallion bore the emblem of his sports club.
Pro Tip 2/3Award Significance
When awarded in competitions, medallions often symbolize honor and recognition for one's accomplishments.
She received a medallion for her outstanding performance in the arts.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Importance
In some cultures, specific medallions can have historical or religious significance, beyond fashion or awards.
The medallion has been passed down for generations in his family.
Pro Tip 1/3Worn as Jewelry
Medallions can serve as personal statements, symbolizing achievements, affiliations, or personal interests.
His medallion bore the emblem of his sports club.
Pro Tip 2/3Award Significance
When awarded in competitions, medallions often symbolize honor and recognition for one's accomplishments.
She received a medallion for her outstanding performance in the arts.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Importance
In some cultures, specific medallions can have historical or religious significance, beyond fashion or awards.
The medallion has been passed down for generations in his family.
Pro Tip 1/3Worn as Jewelry
Medallions can serve as personal statements, symbolizing achievements, affiliations, or personal interests.
His medallion bore the emblem of his sports club.
Pro Tip 2/3Award Significance
When awarded in competitions, medallions often symbolize honor and recognition for one's accomplishments.
She received a medallion for her outstanding performance in the arts.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Importance
In some cultures, specific medallions can have historical or religious significance, beyond fashion or awards.
The medallion has been passed down for generations in his family.
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Bill Saturno: Adding...
brothers top we see these characters and it doesn't look like a Maya court scene a scene in which everyone appears before the king dressed in their finery these guys are in loin cloths they wear only two medallions one on their chest one in
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4 simple ways to have a...
a plate spun and through the air the Cornell medallion on the plate seemed to be spinning faster than the plate well he went away got an idea worked out the motion of the mass particles whatever there and he said
Video examples
Bill Saturno: Adding...
brothers top we see these characters and it doesn't look like a Maya court scene a scene in which everyone appears before the king dressed in their finery these guys are in loin cloths they wear only two medallions one on their chest one in
Video examples
4 simple ways to have a...
a plate spun and through the air the Cornell medallion on the plate seemed to be spinning faster than the plate well he went away got an idea worked out the motion of the mass particles whatever there and he said
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Quote examples
Charles Duhigg
American Journalist
Monica Besra, a Bengali woman from a remote Indian village, was reportedly suffering from a malignant ovarian tumor when she went, in 1998, to a hospice founded by Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity. Nuns at the mission reportedly placed a medallion with Teresa's image on Besra's abdomen, and the tumor disappeared.
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Charlamagne tha God
American Entertainer
I come from an era of black pride, black power, my father riding around listening to James Brown singing, 'Say it loud: I'm black and I'm proud,' and people walking around with African medallions and Malcolm X hats.
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Barbara Demick
American Journalist
Walking down the street with a portrait of the Dalai Lama will get one immediately arrested in most parts of China. Tiny medallions are routinely confiscated and destroyed.
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Orson Welles
American Actor
Now I'm an old Christmas tree, the roots of which have died. They just come along and while the little needles fall off me replace them with medallions.
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Robert Whittaker
Australian Athlete
I want to be known as one of the best fighters ever. I don't just need a shiny medallion to tell me anything. I want to beat all the top-caliber dudes.
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Big Daddy Kane
American Rapper
People were taking off $5,000 gold chains to wear little $10 leather medallions that represented peace because that's what Public Enemy was about.
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Aaron Neville
American Musician
I think St. Jude helped me achieve some miracles in my life - that's why I wear the medallion in my left ear and never take it out.
Quote examples
Charles Duhigg
American Journalist
Monica Besra, a Bengali woman from a remote Indian village, was reportedly suffering from a malignant ovarian tumor when she went, in 1998, to a hospice founded by Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity. Nuns at the mission reportedly placed a medallion with Teresa's image on Besra's abdomen, and the tumor disappeared.
Quote examples
Charlamagne tha God
American Entertainer
I come from an era of black pride, black power, my father riding around listening to James Brown singing, 'Say it loud: I'm black and I'm proud,' and people walking around with African medallions and Malcolm X hats.
Quote examples
Barbara Demick
American Journalist
Walking down the street with a portrait of the Dalai Lama will get one immediately arrested in most parts of China. Tiny medallions are routinely confiscated and destroyed.
Quote examples
Orson Welles
American Actor
Now I'm an old Christmas tree, the roots of which have died. They just come along and while the little needles fall off me replace them with medallions.
Quote examples
Robert Whittaker
Australian Athlete
I want to be known as one of the best fighters ever. I don't just need a shiny medallion to tell me anything. I want to beat all the top-caliber dudes.
Quote examples
Big Daddy Kane
American Rapper
People were taking off $5,000 gold chains to wear little $10 leather medallions that represented peace because that's what Public Enemy was about.
Quote examples
Aaron Neville
American Musician
I think St. Jude helped me achieve some miracles in my life - that's why I wear the medallion in my left ear and never take it out.
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