Synonyms of blue-ribbon

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adjective

as in excellent

of the very best kind

your work on this project has been of blue-ribbon quality

Synonyms & Similar Words

• excellent
• terrific
• wonderful
• prime
• superb
• great
• lovely
• stellar
• fabulous
• beautiful
• awesome
• fantastic
• marvelous
• fine
• hot
• classic
• quality
• heavenly
• famous
• first-class
• first-rate
• top
• sensational
• superlative
• first-string
• divine
• grand
• neat
• top-shelf
• blue-chip
• high-class
• superior
• splendid
• prize
• slick
• top-notch
• prizewinning
• sterling
• brave
• cool
• topping
• topflight
• exceptional
• crackerjack
• peachy
• cracking
• dandy
• banner
• swell
• noble
• primo
• supernal
• bumper
• bang-up
• unsurpassed
• corking
• nifty
• choice
• capital
• righteous
• immense
• good
• groovy
• too much
• par excellence
• out of this world
• out-of-sight
• number one
• five-star
• radical
• keen
• frontline
• boss
• top-of-the-line
• fantabulous
• dope
• fab
• four-star
• wizard
• tip-top
• A1
• dynamite
• bonny
• bully
• gangbusters
• boffo
• gilt-edged
• mean
• gone
• special
• decent
• jim-dandy
• phat
• down
• brag
• adequate
• better
• hype
• peachy keen
• satisfactory
• numero uno
• A-OK
• acceptable
• traditional
• classical
• high-grade
• premium
• high-test
• all right
• select
• fancy
• standard
• tolerable
• OK
• passable
• superfine

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• poor
• terrible
• rotten
• lousy
• awful
• pathetic
• vile
• wretched
• inferior
• atrocious
• substandard
• unsatisfactory
• bad
• low-grade
• execrable
• mediocre
• second-class
• middling
• second-rate

blue ribbon

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noun

as in award

something given in recognition of achievement

the Pritzker Prize is widely regarded as the ultimate blue ribbon for architectural achievement

Synonyms & Similar Words

• award
• prize
• premium
• honor
• accolade
• decoration
• plume
• trophy
• medal
• ribbon
• distinction
• badge
• cup
• plate
• kudo
• applause
• laurel
• crown
• plaque
• panegyric
• tribute
• paean
• eulogy
• homage
• compliment
• citation
• honorable mention
• encomium
• order
• hallelujah
• commendation
• bravo
• plaudit

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of blue-ribbon

Adjective

Consumer price inflation is projected to hit 6% for the first quarter, according to the Survey of Professional Forecasters, a blue-ribbon group that is polled each quarter by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 15 May 2026

Show attendees were eager to see the year’s blue-ribbon horticulture awards for roses, cut-stem flowers, herbaceous perennials and dozens of other plant categories that were displayed in Templars Hall. — Amy Stark Shireman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026

Noun

Designed by Glenn Martens, the midi dress toyed with structured fabric, buttons and a print of bird bones and wispy blue ribbon for a dark glamour-centric style statement. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

LeAnn Hewitt fulfilled her dream of winning a blue ribbon at the Iowa State Fair after being crowned for the best husband call. — Celia Brocker, Des Moines Register, 21 Aug. 2026