BLUE RIBBON Synonyms: 172 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

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as in excellent

of the very best kind your work on this project has been of blue-ribbon quality

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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

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Recent Examples of blue-ribbon

Adjective

So far, ibogaine shows blue-ribbon potential for treating several forms of addiction, according to a 2018 study published in the National Institutes of Health. —

Logan Smith, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026 Butter and cream cheese make the crust rich in this state fair blue-ribbon recipe from Sheila Bethia of West Allis, Wisconsin. —

Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 20 Jan. 2026

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For her something blue, Burton sewed a blue ribbon into the interior of the dress, and for her something new, Kate's parents, Michael and Carole Middleton, gifted her a pair of Robinson Pelham diamond earrings. —

Christina Perrier, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026 This dessert's combination of vanilla ice cream, chewy cookies, and lots of chocolate chips has earned it a blue ribbon. —

Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 28 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for blue-ribbon

Recent Examples of Synonyms for blue-ribbon

Adjective

Marquinhos — Brazil/PSG The grizzled leader of PSG’s excellent defence occupies a similar role for Brazil, and his partnership with Gabriel will be the foundation for any deep World Cup run.

— Liam Twomey, New York Times, 11 June 2026
Watts got another excellent chance in the waning seconds, but the Patriots defense forced the shot to go wide.

— Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 11 June 2026