as in excellent
of the very best kind
your work on this project has been of blue-ribbon quality
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as in award
something given in recognition of achievement
the Pritzker Prize is widely regarded as the ultimate blue ribbon for architectural achievement
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Recent Examples of blue-ribbon
Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 11 June 2025
The over 70 positive comments shared that this cake is always requested and is by far a blue-ribbon worthy dessert.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025
Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The Indiana State Fair has announced the winners of its annual Taste of the Fair competition, the rare contest at the Fair where the entrants are eaten before receiving a blue ribbon.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 14 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
As a teacher of middle-grade students, the old-fashioned blue-ribbon field day was my least favorite day of the year.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 11 June 2025
The over 70 positive comments shared that this cake is always requested and is by far a blue-ribbon worthy dessert.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025
Noun
On Earth, the result is the colorful northern and southern lights, visible in green and blue ribbons across the night sky.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The Indiana State Fair has announced the winners of its annual Taste of the Fair competition, the rare contest at the Fair where the entrants are eaten before receiving a blue ribbon.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 14 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
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Sims said Kaiser offers competitive pay and excellent health benefits, and is already reducing internal costs to make its latest wage offer to the Alliance of Health Care Unions — of which UNAC/UCHP is a member.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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Alabama’s Ty Simpson was excellent, finishing 23-for-31 for 200 yards and three touchdowns through the air.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
11 Oct. 2025
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Today, the Nobel Prize in Physics remains widely regarded as the most prestigious award in the discipline.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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The award will honor the best drama project selected from the MIA Drama Co-production Market & Pitching Forum, as chosen by a jury from Sony Pictures Television.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Dak Prescott was terrific all day, throwing for 237 yards and four touchdowns.—
Mark Kern,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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Given Emeka Egbuka’s terrific rookie season, Godwin could easily be the odd man out, similar to Tyler Boyd the year the Bengals drafted Ja’Marr Chase.—
Jake Ciely,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The prize carries a cash award of 11 million Swedish kronor ($1 million).—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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The trio won the physics prize for their research on the weird world of subatomic quantum tunneling that advances the power of everyday digital communications and computing.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The ‘Mahabharat’ enabled by AI is a wonderful example of how tradition and technology can work hand in hand.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
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Again and again, striking out into the unknown led to wonderful new possibilities, making my life grow larger and deeper.—
Sarah Chamberlain,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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This Staub baking dish set earned Southern Living’s seal of approval for its multiple size options, premium construction, and impressive heat retention.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
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It's made from high-quality materials, including premium steel and aluminum, for long-term durability, according to the brand.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Eagles offensive line gave him superb pass protection against the Broncos’ elite pass rush as well.—
Ted Nguyen,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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This successor to the superb Ghost of Tsushima enhances the action with new weapon-swapping mechanics and a better integration of quests with exploration.—
Gabriel Zamora,
PC Magazine,
4 Oct. 2025
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Moreover, Ray’s determination to become the unit’s Honor Man — the highest honor for recruits — and Cameron’s struggles to fit in put their friendship to the test.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
9 Oct. 2025
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The Dragons have won nine Lone Star Cups, an honor awarded to the best overall athletic program in Texas in each classification.—
Charles Baggarly
October 9,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Blue-ribbon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blue-ribbon. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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