This is the 13118th most frequent Polish word.
odznaczały
"Odznaczały" means "distinguished" or "were characterized by."
Here, 'odznaczały' refers to the people being distinguished by a specific characteristic.
Ludzie w przeszłości odznaczały się wytrzymałością.
People in the past were characterized by resilience.
In this, 'odznaczały' describes the awards being remarkable for their quality.
Otrzymane nagrody odznaczały się wysoką jakością.
The received awards were marked by high quality.
This usage of 'odznaczały' highlights the flowers standing out for their unique colors.