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medallion

[muh-dal-yuhn] / məˈdæl jən /
NOUN
ornament
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That requires submitting a transfer request with a medallion signature guarantee.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 27, 2026

As if to underline the point, he wore a medallion around his neck featuring NBC’s peacock logo.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 12, 2026

Nundu carried a framed photo of Baba Simeo Melchior -- the so-called "Black Messiah" -- who eyes the camera with his hands clasped and a large medallion around his neck.

From Barron's ● Dec. 25, 2025

Past a blooming gold medallion tree, and and at the end of a path of spaced concrete tiles, there’s a shed with a seafoam-green door that houses the heart of his life’s work.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2025

Doreah unhooked his medallion, belt and stripped off his vest and leggings, while Jhiqui knelt by his feet to undo the laces of his riding sandals.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin

The book comes with engraved wooden medallions sourced from poplar trees at Monticello, Thomas Jefferson’s estate, that are illustrated by contemporary artists with thematic imagery.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026

Recent requests have included Mexican peso designs, medallions and a glittery wand for a Sweet 16 gift.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 22, 2026

The collection taps into the animal spirit, including celestial medallions, saber-teeth, horns, claws and symbolic engravings, in line with Aiko’s forthcoming album, “West$ide Whim$y.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2026

He has suggested cancer is a choice and sold medallions online said to ward off Covid-19, while Princess Martha Louise has claimed she is able to communicate with angels.

From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2023

Huge Greek medallions showed in spots of light upon its façade, above a dark labyrinthine pattern in the stone, and I propped her against the stoop with its carved stone monster.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison




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