BLUE RIBBON Synonyms: 172 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of blue-ribbon

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

Third, the governor should appoint a 20-person public/private blue-ribbon panel to examine the recommendations of the outside review. — Rick Pozniak, Boston Herald, 24 Mar. 2026 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, 15 Mar. 2026

Noun

The police department is asking residents and businesses along Route 422 and Perkiomen Avenue to turn lights blue, display blue ribbons and wear blue Monday. — Laura Fay, CBS News, 31 May 2026 This stunning chocolate-and-marshmallow Bundt cake, based on whoopie pie cookies, won a blue ribbon at the Minnesota State Fair. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 17 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for blue-ribbon

Recent Examples of Synonyms for blue-ribbon

Adjective

Edoya, where brushes have been made by hand since 1718, is around the corner, and Nexpect, an excellent specialty coffee shop, is a short walk away.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
Namely stage 13 when the race split into pieces, Tom Pidcock climbed back up the GC, Pedersen had to make a desperate attempt to reach Philipsen up the road to defend green, and the excellent Mauro Schmid got the victory his talent deserves.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 27 July 2026

Definition of excellent

Noun

Both Collins and Dawsey received individual awards for their work as White House correspondents at this year’s ceremony.

— Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 25 July 2026
Raymond was a legitimate valedictory award for a show that had already won the Comedy Series Emmy once before in 2003.

— Joe Reid, Vulture, 25 July 2026

Definition of award

Adjective

McKinney missed eight games in 2022 after an ATV accident in Cabo during the team's bye week, then rebounded with a terrific 2023 season.

— Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
The base configuration is powered by an Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX processor that’s terrific for 3D renders, heavy multitasking, and—of course—pushing refresh rates forward in your heavy-duty gaming.

— Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 23 July 2026

Definition of terrific

Noun

According to one of the people briefed on the meeting, Roland Garros delivered a concrete proposal on all three points, including a prize-money formula that links player compensation to the tournament’s financial success.

— Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Participants earn passport stamps for every $10 purchase, unlocking prizes and a shot at a $325 gift card.

— Julius Miller, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026

Definition of prize

Noun

Other menu items include Boerewors, a South African sausage; Bunny Chow, a street food made with bread that’s filled with a choice of a protein and spices; and premium steak and seafood.

— Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
And even net of its recent declines, Palantir trades at a material premium to its software peer group — and well above its own historical EV/sales average.

— Michael Khouw, CNBC, 24 July 2026

Definition of premium

Adjective

Protecting Jizan from regular Houthi strikes has been a prime motivation for past diplomatic efforts.

— Chris Lau, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
Its more than 440 vertebrate species include 39 fishes, 64 reptiles, 50 mammals and 235 birds (which make the Okefenokee a prime bird watching venue).

— Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026

Definition of prime

Noun

The Fort Worth City Council approved a $125 million incentive package for the project in June 2025, followed by an October 2025 vote to rename the street in front of the development in its honor.

— Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
So Brewer put his head down and against all odds, fashioned himself into one of the best centers in the league, earning second-team All-Pro honors in 2025.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026

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