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
Stephen E Doyne, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Oct. 2025
An excellent blue-ribbon commission recommended sensible changes that were largely adopted in 1984.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 28 Sep. 2025
Janelle Ash , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 7 Dec. 2025
Last year, a blue ribbon committee selected Holmgren as its coaching finalist, but Holmgren did not get enough support from the full body for enshrinement.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 4 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
Appoint a blue-ribbon committee of clergy, psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, FBI and law enforcement officials to study and make recommendations about prevention.
—Stephen E Doyne, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Oct. 2025
An excellent blue-ribbon commission recommended sensible changes that were largely adopted in 1984.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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
Last year, a blue ribbon committee selected Holmgren as its coaching finalist, but Holmgren did not get enough support from the full body for enshrinement.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 4 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blue-ribbon
Adjective
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The German is an excellent all-round forward who excels in bringing the best out of the teammates around him.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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While not every product in the brand’s SOS collection includes hypochlorous acid (an excellent anti-acneic ingredient), the serum does.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2026
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Penny Weaver is an award-winning journalist who covers crime, law enforcement, court proceedings and more for the River Valley Democrat-Gazette.—
Penny Weaver,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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Winners will receive their awards in June in Evanston, Illinois at the AJL’s annual conference.—
Penny Schwartz,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Special mention must be made of the in-room minibars, which are terrific, and so extensive that they are contained not within a single small fridge but an entire chest of drawers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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Lenert made a terrific save on a solid strike by JSerra midfielder Carter Biondolillo, with Lenert diving to his left to make the crucial stop in the second half.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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Today’s award winners included both jury and audience prizes, along with a number of special jury prizes for films, performances, and more.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
30 Jan. 2026
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Yun Lim’s winning look will be produced and sold by Boll & Branch, while additional cash prizes were granted for the winners.—
Emily Mercer,
Footwear News,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Thank you all for a wonderful discussion.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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The team Pep Guardiola built in the early 2010s, combining the wonderful passing of Xavi Hernandez and Andrés Iniesta with the twinkling magic of Lionel Messi, will forever be remembered.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Define your highest-value transformation, identify perfect-fit clients, set non-negotiable pricing, design simple delivery, and establish premium standards.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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While the employer, Medicare and Affordable Care Act markets each have some specific reasons for the premium increases, there are many common factors driving up policyholders’ monthly tabs.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The Lincoln Square condo, which combined a prewar aesthetic and prime location on the park with all the advantages of a new-construction condo, turned the clubby, co-op-centric world of New York real estate into a speculative game for global billionaires.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
27 Jan. 2026
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The move came after The Dallas Morning News contacted West about the event, considering Washburne’s recent proposal to move City Hall and repurpose its prime downtown site, including for a possible arena.—
Devyani Chhetri,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Jan. 2026
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An honor council, comprised of administrators, teachers, and members of the student government, would sit in judgment on cases of alleged cheating.—
Nell Freudenberger,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Although the name and separate unit were more likely signs of antisemitism than respect, the group wore the distinction as a badge of honor, Grymes said.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Blue-ribbon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blue-ribbon. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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