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
Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The Indiana State Fair has announced the winners of its annual Taste of the Fair competition, the rare contest at the Fair where the entrants are eaten before receiving a blue ribbon.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 14 Aug. 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
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 Indiana State Fair has announced the winners of its annual Taste of the Fair competition, the rare contest at the Fair where the entrants are eaten before receiving a blue ribbon.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blue-ribbon
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Iberostar Waves Quetzal Playa del Carmen, Mexico A beachfront all-inclusive Playa del Carmen resort that welcomes families with excellent children’s programming, Iberostar Waves Quetzal caters to kids and teens ages four to 17 with everything from cooking classes to science experiments.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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The dual point of view is perfect, the banter and pacing are excellent and the cover is absolutely gorgeous.—
Audrey Goldberg Ruoff,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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This year’s awards are produced by Anchor Street Collective, with Branden Chapman is executive producer, and Carleen Cappelletti is co-executive producer.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
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The addition of podcasters to THR’s prestigious Roundtable lineup spotlights the voices driving today’s audio renaissance and contemporary entertainment trends bringing podcasting into the heart of the awards conversation.—
THR Staff,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Also, the scene where Pi hallucinates blindness and a talking Richard Parker (in French, oddly) is terrific.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Sep. 2025
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However, the display itself turned in a terrific performance.—
Mark Coppock,
PC Magazine,
21 Sep. 2025
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That futuristic prize is one reason politicians and planners are paying attention, even though workable helium-3 fusion reactors remain, for now, speculative.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Sep. 2025
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There will raffles and games for test pressings, rarities and other prizes.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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Watching his wonderful kids, Amy, Jamie and Shauna, grow up and become deeply connected to the arts and making an impact in this world has been an immense privilege.—
Michelle Satter,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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Accessible by car or Amtrak’s Northeast Regional line, which offers thrice-daily service, Culpeper is a wonderful destination for a leisurely and enriching getaway.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
25 Sep. 2025
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Japan alone now accounts for nearly a third of premium streams in the region.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
29 Sep. 2025
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The flight will be operated on a Boeing 767-300 aircraft, and feature the airline's Delta One business class and Delta Premium Select premium economy in addition to Delta Main (or economy).—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Sep. 2025
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Cam Hart returned from his absence and had a superb tackle near the goal line to force a field goal.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Sep. 2025
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Plenty of five-star hotels and restaurants dotted across Manhattan are home to some superb offerings, combining fine dining with your favorite tea blends.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
26 Sep. 2025
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More than 900 properties across the city contributed to the honor and were celebrated for the same characteristics that can lead to a citation under the vegetation ordinance.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Sep. 2025
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The university now hosts an annual conference on African American studies named in Allen’s honor, and last year, awarded her an honorary degree for her community contributions.—
Matthew Glowicki,
Louisville Courier Journal,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Blue-ribbon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blue-ribbon. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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