as in excellent
of the very best kind
your work on this project has been of blue-ribbon quality
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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
Peter Green, Quartz, 8 Dec. 2024
Find your blue-ribbon gifts and set the bar high for next year with our top picks below.
—Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2024
ArsTechnica, 14 Apr. 2025
Perhaps a blue ribbon panel could recommend ideas for engaging Cook County votes.
—Richard Boykin, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
One of the more obscure objectives Elon Musk has added to the list of priorities for his blue-ribbon commission on government efficiency is to do away with Daylight Saving Time.
—Peter Green, Quartz, 8 Dec. 2024
Find your blue-ribbon gifts and set the bar high for next year with our top picks below.
—Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2024
Noun
Tired of the endless arguments, Cerf contacted the head of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and asked him to write a blue ribbon report comparing OSI and TCP/IP.
—ArsTechnica, 14 Apr. 2025
Perhaps a blue ribbon panel could recommend ideas for engaging Cook County votes.
—Richard Boykin, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blue-ribbon
Adjective
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Amazon The latest MacBook Air (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is an excellent, lightweight laptop.—
Brenda Stolyar,
Wired News,
24 May 2025
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The enchanting espionage comedy flaunts an excellent Benicio del Toro as a 1950s industrialist, who, after surviving an attempt on his life, names his estranged daughter Liesl (Mia Threapleton) as heir to his empire.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2025
Noun
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For the 51st installment of the awards show, stars descended on Fontainebleau Las Vegas on Memorial Day to celebrate the biggest names in music, and brought their fashion A-game on the 99-degree day.—
Jackie Fields,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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Also vying for the Artist of the Year award are Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, Morgan Wallen, Post Malone, Sabrina Carpenter, SZA, Taylor Swift and Zach Bryan.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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Even with challenging oppositions, Siakam has been terrific throughout the playoffs.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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The second half of the film is simpler and stronger, with a terrific supporting performance by ASAP Rocky as a rapper named Yung Felon.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
Noun
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The odds of snagging the top prize are 1-in-376,992, according to the lottery’s website.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2025
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Powerball players in New Hampshire and Kansas also won $1 million prizes.—
Don Sweeney,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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My daughter came to live with us for nine wonderful years.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
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Your wonderful dog may or may not hanker to break routine and go on holiday.—
John Oseid,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
Noun
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On Wednesday, when the U.S. Treasury prepared to sell $16 billion of 20-year bonds, investors demanded a much higher premium – over 5%, compared to the 4.6% that had been the norm in previous auctions.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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The company, a CJ ENM subsidiary, owns 266 global premium IPs comprising 4,127 episodes and currently produces approximately 25 titles annually for global distribution.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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The high-quality tri-ply cladding (two layers of stainless steel with an aluminum core) does a superb job spreading heat evenly across the surface of the pan, delivering consistent and even cooking results.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
19 May 2025
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With superb cinematography from Jermaine Edwards, the visual look here is almost poetic at times.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
18 May 2025
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With six goals and five assists, Dreyer is tied for MLS honors in goals plus assists.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 May 2025
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The 17-year-old actress has just been named the newest L'Oréal Paris spokesperson, an honor that Greenblatt says was difficult to wrap her head around at first.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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“Blue-ribbon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blue-ribbon. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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