English > ribbon: 4 senses > noun 2, communicationMeaning | An award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event. |
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Synonyms | decoration, laurel wreath, medal, medallion, palm |
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Narrower | Air Medal | A United States Air Force decoration for meritorious achievement while participating in an aerial flight |
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Bronze Star Medal, Bronze Star | A United States military decoration awarded for meritorious service (except in aerial flight) |
Croix de Guerre | A French military decoration for gallantry |
Distinguished Conduct Medal | A British military decoration for distinguished conduct in the field |
Distinguished Flying Cross | A United States Air Force decoration for heroism while participating in an aerial flight |
Distinguished Service Cross | A United States Army decoration for extraordinary heroism against an armed enemy / enemy |
Distinguished Service Medal | A United States military decoration for meritorious service in wartime duty of great responsibility |
Distinguished Service Order | A British military decoration for special service in action |
Medaille Militaire | A French military decoration |
Medal of Honor, Congressional Medal of Honor | The highest U.S. military decoration awarded for bravery and valor in action 'above and beyond the call of duty' |
Navy Cross | A United States Navy decoration for extraordinary heroism against an armed enemy / enemy |
Oak Leaf Cluster | A United States military decoration consisting of bronze or silver oak leaves and acorns awarded to anyone who has won a given medal before |
Order of the Purple Heart, Purple Heart | A United States military decoration awarded to any member of the armed forces who is wounded in action |
Silver Star Medal, Silver Star | A United States military decoration for gallantry in action |
Victoria Cross | A British military decoration for gallantry |
Broader | award, accolade, honor, honour, laurels | A tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction |
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Spanish | condecoración, medalla, medallón |
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Catalan | condecoració, medalla, medalló |
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