blue ribbons

plural of blue ribbon

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of blue ribbons Winning blue ribbons isn't the only goal at Vincent. Mia Thurow, jsonline.com, 9 Aug. 2025 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 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 After his shooting, residents of his block in the Far Northwest Side’s Edison Park neighborhood, an enclave that houses many police officers and city workers, tied blue ribbons to trees. Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026 The community of Ladera Ranch rallied around the couple — more than 100,000 pink and blue ribbons were wrapped around trees and light poles throughout South Orange County. Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026 The Publix Key lime pie (in both its mini and regular sizes) has won plenty of blue ribbons from the National Pie Championships over the past 24 years the store has entered the competition. Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blue ribbons
Noun
  • In addition to the monetary compensation and scholarship awards, pageantry is also helping the girls build confidence and learn key behavioral skills.
    Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
  • At the awards show, Swift teamed the ring with a sage green two-piece set by Wiederhoeft.
    Robyn Merrett, InStyle, 3 July 2026
Noun
  • Eternal valor is on the line, along with cash prizes and a sequined belt.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 4 July 2026
  • That’s not to mention an upcoming summer of local and national festivities that promises fireworks, parades, bands, speeches, prizes, and commemorative everything, from postage stamps and coins to musical compositions.
    Brenda Wineapple, The New York Review of Books, 4 July 2026
Noun
  • The honors included acting nods for Rhys in Lead, Kate O’Flynn and Dale Dickey in Supporting Actress, Stephen Root in Supporting Actor, and Hamish Linklater and Betty Gilpin in the Guest categories.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 8 July 2026
  • The series, which wrapped its sophomore season in April, topped the nominees with 25 honors.
    Erin Jensen, USA Today, 8 July 2026
Noun
  • Their food might be the first mention in Talat’s many accolades, but their bar program can’t be ignored.
    Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
  • Chosen by chefs, industry professionals and journalists and announced in Milan at the end of June, The Best Pizza Awards are not the only recent accolades for local pizza spots.
    Connie Ogle July 3, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026

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“Blue ribbons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blue%20ribbons. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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