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
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
So far, ibogaine shows blue-ribbon potential for treating several forms of addiction, according to a 2018 study published in the National Institutes of Health.
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Logan Smith,
CBS News,
2 Feb. 2026
Nicole Van Lier,
The Conversation,
13 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.
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Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Adjective
The over 70 positive comments shared that this cake is always requested and is by far a blue-ribbon worthy dessert.
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Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
So far, ibogaine shows blue-ribbon potential for treating several forms of addiction, according to a 2018 study published in the National Institutes of Health.
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Logan Smith,
CBS News,
2 Feb. 2026
Noun
In 2016, Detroit’s blue ribbon panel on water affordability recommended that DWSD revisit how cost is allocated across all users of the system.
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Nicole Van Lier,
The Conversation,
13 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blue-ribbon
Adjective
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And with such excellent transit, there can be much greater housing density.
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His group stage has been consistently excellent without announcing itself — the kind of contribution that shows up in the table rather than the highlights.
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ElAttrache’s patients include 18 of 29 players who won the MVP or Cy Young awards over the past 10 years.
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The award will recognize a singular work selected from qualifying American narrative television and film that address environmental issues through creativity and possibility.
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But even when Thomson, a terrific baseball lifer, was gone, Bryce Harper was still there in Philly and so was Kyle Schwarber.
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Klepov, who turns 18 on Saturday, had a terrific first OHL season, with 37 goals and 60 assists in 67 games to win the league’s scoring title.
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Win prizes playing interactive games, network with artists and entrepreneurs and enjoy signature drinks and bar snacks available for purchase.
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When the Allied powers prevailed in World War II, the United States took the ship as a war prize.
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The animals, the cool weather and the wonderful people of this region made for a memorable trip.
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Bat boxes are a wonderful addition to your yard for attracting bats and giving them a safe place to live.
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Tickets were still available for purchase on the X Games website as of early Friday evening, ranging from $19 single-day entry tickets to more than $400 premium tickets with access to the concerts on top of the X Games events.
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As part of the overall budget negotiations, lawmakers agreed to delay some healthcare cuts that would have required monthly premiums for immigrants and eliminated dental care.
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For its fruit, of course, with its prime role in snacks like cocos preparados or in rich guisados and seafood dishes that are known along the whole Pacific coast.
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The positioning for the kick would have been prime for a goal, but Yoel Bárcenas' hit was deflected by a header from Croatia's Joško Gvardiol at the wall.
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The honor is part of the 12th annual Sports Humanitarian Awards, which will take place on July 14 in New York City before the ESPYS.
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The Hall of Fame honors persons who have made outstanding contributions in the arts, sciences or management of television over a lifetime career or via singular achievements.
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“Blue-ribbon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blue-ribbon. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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