blue ribbons

noun

plural of blue ribbon
as in awards
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 ribbons Both twins have been competitive horse riders, taking home blue ribbons from several East Coast horse shows. — Jessica Booth, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 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 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 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 Winning blue ribbons isn't the only goal at Vincent. — Mia Thurow, jsonline.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blue ribbons
  1. awards
  2. prizes
  3. honors
  4. accolades
Noun
  • His military awards include six Bronze Star Medals, including one for valor, and a Purple Heart, indicating he was wounded in combat.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Corral’s overriding belief is that quality, awards-chasing, festival-style fare can – and should – also be mainstream.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of awards
Noun
  • The $10 game features top prizes of $250,000 and smaller $250 prizes.
    — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Walia’s debut feature took two prizes at the Busan International Film Festival earlier this month.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of prizes
Noun
  • Tapestry's recognition also adds to a growing collection of national honors earned by Minnesota food businesses.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Jacoby will compete for regional Teacher of the Year honors through the central states, followed by a national competition next fall.
    — Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of honors
Noun
  • Over the course of her long career, Curtis, 67, has developed a lengthy résumé in film and television, winning numerous accolades along the way, including an Oscar and an Emmy (she’s been nominated for a Grammy too — there’s still time for an EGOT).
    — Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Women who've accepted their past mistakes aren't used to accepting accolades.
    — Noel Brennan, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of accolades

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“Blue ribbons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blue%20ribbons. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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