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
Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2025
Twenty years ago, when Trent Tatum and his business partner began building a fishing empire on a blue-ribbon tail water in central Wyoming, two clients could catch up to 80 fish a day.
—Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 30 Oct. 2025
Sarah Digregorio, Vanity Fair, 16 Jan. 2026
The medallion hangs from a navy-blue ribbon, replacing the original large rainbow ribbon – adorned with three gold plates – that rested on the honoree’s shoulders and chest and had been used since the first Honors program in 1978.
—Janelle Ash , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 7 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
Outrage over Tyree’s death spurred the formation of a blue-ribbon commission to conduct a top-down review of jail operations, leading to what Specter now characterizes as familiar-sounding commitments to reform.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2025
Twenty years ago, when Trent Tatum and his business partner began building a fishing empire on a blue-ribbon tail water in central Wyoming, two clients could catch up to 80 fish a day.
—Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 30 Oct. 2025
Noun
Then, as now, this had real impacts on children who would not have taken home a blue ribbon.
—Sarah Digregorio, Vanity Fair, 16 Jan. 2026
The medallion hangs from a navy-blue ribbon, replacing the original large rainbow ribbon – adorned with three gold plates – that rested on the honoree’s shoulders and chest and had been used since the first Honors program in 1978.
—Janelle Ash , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 7 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blue-ribbon
Adjective
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There’s also bubbles (the champagne by the glass selection is excellent) and raclette cart service.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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The regular season is different from the playoffs, but surely Detroit is champing at the bit to get a rematch of last year’s excellent first-round matchup with the Knicks this postseason.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Kaitlyn is a recipient of numerous awards, including a doctoral research SSHRC award and the Metatron Prize for her debut poetic novella ʔbédayine.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
18 Feb. 2026
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Bogaerts won two World Series championships, five Silver Slugger awards, and was a four-time All-Star during his 10 seasons in Boston.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Rose is a terrific story told with confidence and brisk pacing, but also a great vehicle for the astonishing Hüller.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Feb. 2026
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Early in the second period, Franzreb made two terrific saves, the first one a glove stab on a Dylan Larkin shorthanded bid and the second on an Eichel breakaway, who had just stepped out the box.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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In the event of multiple jackpot winners, the jackpot prize will be shared.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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Perplexity also funds prizes like $500 gift cards, AirPods, and Oura Rings for their clients’ employees who win a follow-up eight-week challenge to integrate AI into their workflows.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Thankfully, the wonderful leaders of our great state of Florida have corrected this problem.—
Krys Fluker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Feb. 2026
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Spring is a wonderful time of year to visit, before the crowds descend for the summer months.—
Irenie Forshaw,
TheWeek,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Healthcare coverage is at an all-time low-higher, unplayable premiums, closing facilities and less physician choices being offered.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Early flights will likely focus on specific routes, cargo delivery, emergency services and premium passenger travel.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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They're arranged in haphazard rows, with Andrew Jackson occupying a prime front spot simply because the owner likes his hair.—
Danielle Paquette The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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Thaksin could be eligible for parole in May, his nephew is the party’s prime ministerial candidate.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Light, Mutschler, and Daniel McAvay made the All-Tournament team for the Hawks, while Brown earned MVP honors.—
Zach McMahon,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
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Lunar New Year celebrations are in full swing as millions participate in festivities and honor traditions believed to bring good fortune.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Blue-ribbon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blue-ribbon. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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