Medal of Freedom
noun phrase
: a U.S. decoration awarded to civilians for meritorious achievement in any of various fields
Examples of Medal of Freedom in a Sentence
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Boyle’s name stands out among the 19 politicians, celebrities and other activists who this week received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden.
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The Editorial Board, Orange County Register, 10 May 2024
Ochoa is the tenth astronaut, and second female astronaut, to receive the Medal of Freedom.
—Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 May 2024
Just last week, Yeoh accepted the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden.
—Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
The Paley award is the second prestigious honor he’s received recently, being recognized with the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Friday.
—Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 May 2024
President Joe Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom Friday to 19 Americans.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 6 May 2024
President Joe Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 honorees last week, including former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D–Calif.), actress Michelle Yeoh, and Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 6 May 2024
Biden awards the Medal of Freedom to Nancy Pelosi, Medgar Evers, Michelle Yeoh, Al Gore and others.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2024
Oscar-winning actor Michelle Yeoh is among this year’s 19 recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the White House announced Friday.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 3 May 2024
The Editorial Board, Orange County Register, 10 May 2024
Ochoa is the tenth astronaut, and second female astronaut, to receive the Medal of Freedom.
—Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 May 2024
Just last week, Yeoh accepted the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden.
—Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
The Paley award is the second prestigious honor he’s received recently, being recognized with the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Friday.
—Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 May 2024
President Joe Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom Friday to 19 Americans.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 6 May 2024
President Joe Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 honorees last week, including former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D–Calif.), actress Michelle Yeoh, and Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 6 May 2024
Biden awards the Medal of Freedom to Nancy Pelosi, Medgar Evers, Michelle Yeoh, Al Gore and others.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2024
Oscar-winning actor Michelle Yeoh is among this year’s 19 recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the White House announced Friday.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 3 May 2024
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