Synonyms of blue ribbons

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• awards
• prizes
• honors
• accolades
• premiums
• decorations
• trophies
• plumes
• medals
• distinctions
• ribbons
• kudos
• cups
• badges
• plates
• plaques
• crowns
• laurels
• compliments
• eulogies
• tributes
• panegyrics
• citations
• commendations
• plaudits
• orders
• encomiums
• hallelujahs
• honorable mentions
• paeans
• applauses
• bravos
• homages

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of blue ribbons

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