Synonyms for

Medalist

Verb / ˈmedʌlɪst / Another word for medalist — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who has won a medal in a competition or contest.

Synonyms & similar words

medallist medalwinner winner champion victor prizeman laureate titleholder finalist

Synonyms by register

Formal

champion victor laureate awardee

Informal

winner top performer ace star

Literary

conqueror hero accoladed

Antonyms

loser competitor non-winner underdog challenger outsider

Common collocations

  • gold medalist
  • silver medalist
  • bronze medalist
  • Olympic medalist
  • paralympic medalist
  • world champion medalist
  • record-breaking medalist

Word family

noun medalist
verb medal
adjective medaled

Usage note

A medalist is specifically someone who has won a medal, typically in a competition. It is not a general term for any winner.

Example sentences

  1. The medalist was awarded a gold medal for his performance in the race.
  2. She was proud to be a medalist in the spelling bee competition.
  3. The Olympic medalists were standing on the podiums with their medals.
  4. The young athlete dreamed of becoming a medalist one day.
  5. The world champion medalist set a new record in the high jump competition.

Quotes

  • You may not be a gold medalist, but you are a champion in my eyes.
  • Being a medalist is not just about winning, it's about the journey and the hard work that you put in.
  • The true test of a champion is not in winning, but in how you handle defeat.

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