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
Find your blue-ribbon gifts and set the bar high for next year with our top picks below.
—Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2024
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
Find your blue-ribbon gifts and set the bar high for next year with our top picks below.
—Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2024
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blue-ribbon
Adjective
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This is where the Greenpoint comes from, an excellent neo-classic riff on a Manhattan that was invented at Milk & Honey in New York, and comprises the classic build of Manhattan—rye, sweet vermouth, and bitters—into which has been spliced the inimitable French herbal liqueur, Yellow Chartreuse.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Jayhawks did an excellent job of getting back in transition, limiting Louisville’s fast-break opportunities.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Diane Brady is an award-winning business journalist and author who has interviewed newsmakers worldwide and often speaks about the global business landscape.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2025
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The season after Hazan shared his concerns with me, Beasley had a career year, finishing second in the league in three-pointers made and emerging as a finalist for the league’s Sixth Man of the Year award.—
Danny Funt,
New Yorker,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Hollywood’s move in that DEI/Woke direction birthed a bumper crop of writers, filmmakers and actors of all colors, and some terrific films and TV shows.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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Thomas Incoom is a terrific special teams player, but he could be upgraded on defense.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Oct. 2025
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Marchand has offered one of his jerseys as a raffle prize, which is up for auction online.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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The ambitious new festival, which has a total prize pot of more than $300,000, will take place in various locations across Doha, including the Katara Cultural Village, Msheireb Downtown Doha and the Museum of Islamic Art.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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And so for me, baseball is a wonderful place to leave everything, all the mess that the world is in, behind, and just watch these incredibly talented people exceed and do their jobs.—
Alison Weinflash,
Rolling Stone,
31 Oct. 2025
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Scientists have long known that dogs make wonderful companions, offering emotional support and even measurable health benefits to their human owners.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Hollywood studios welcome Netflix’s acknowledgment of theatrical as long as the streamer doesn’t step on their toes — whether by hogging the coveted premium large formats or scheduling its programming on prime release dates.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
27 Oct. 2025
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The theater is set to include wider seats and more legroom than the average West End theater, as well as bar space at every level, four exclusive premium lounges and private seating boxes, high-speed elevators and 1,600 square meters of lobby space with views of the London skyline.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Take to the slopes by day, and spend your evenings in town, walking the car-free Corsa Italia before thawing out in one of the superb pizzerias.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
27 Oct. 2025
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Throw in the superb tension and pitch-perfect performances, and there’s no question that India Opzoomer is a director to watch.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
27 Oct. 2025
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The honors affected are Andrew’s Order of the Garter and Knight Grand Cross of the Victorian Order.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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The duty to settle honor scores was forced upon Rashida by his elders.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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