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, 23 Mar. 2025
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
Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025
The list of candidates gets whittled pretty far down and then a blue ribbon committee votes on a finalist to move to the full Pro Football Hall of Fame induction committee.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 7 May 2025
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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.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025
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
Noun
All the trees had light blue ribbons tied around them.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025
The list of candidates gets whittled pretty far down and then a blue ribbon committee votes on a finalist to move to the full Pro Football Hall of Fame induction committee.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blue-ribbon
Adjective
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But that year does look a little anomalous on his career ledger, with more of an 80-point baseline (which, of course, is still excellent).—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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And excellent retail in turn should entice people to choose one store over another and visit often.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
17 June 2025
Noun
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Representatives from these organizations were present to accept their awards and speak about the projects being funded.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 June 2025
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Last year’s ceremony saw legendary pop duo Sparks receive the outstanding contribution to music award in honor of its illustrious five-decade career, while Neneh Cherry collected the innovator award.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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The 6-foot-5, 221-pounder not only comes with ideal size and above-average athleticism but also terrific arm talent.—
Nick Baumgardner,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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His terrific performance was a similar problem for the Pacers.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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That makes Sears the real rookie prize heading into 2025-26.—
Brian Sampson,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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The event, held at the Palladium Times Square in New York City, saw Nat Geo take home the most prizes with six, followed by Netflix with four.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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Steve was a wonderful antidote to Miranda, and Joy is a wonderful antidote in a very different way.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
20 June 2025
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It is filled with many wonderful surprises discoverable to the 200,000-plus visitors who come during the busiest time (November to July) and escapade around its hilly terrain in the signature island vehicle, the mini Moke.—
Melinda Sheckells,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
Noun
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This show will begin a little earlier than most of WWE’s premium live events.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Much of space insurance is modeled off the aviation industry, but space premiums are 10 to 20 times aviation premiums, Reuters reported in 2021.—
Tom Brown,
Space.com,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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Uptempo with a bit of a ’90s country flair, the song is a superb, full-throttle musical vehicle for Housman’s confident, charismatic voice.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
23 June 2025
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Moore, the eighth overall pick in the 2024 draft out of Tennessee, hit his first big-league home run, a game-tying solo shot to center field in the seventh inning, and preserved that tie with a superb diving catch of Yainer Diaz’s 109-mph line drive with two runners on to end the top of the eighth.—
Mike Digiovanna,
Oc Register,
21 June 2025
Noun
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Italy won 2,204 awards and six Best in Shows, improving its position with 31 more top-tier honors than in 2024.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
21 June 2025
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Clean air group honors teens, partners The Northwest Indiana Partners for Clean Air honored high school senior scholarship recipients and regional air quality leaders recently at the organization’s annual scholarship and awards luncheon at the Hammond Marina, according to a release.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2025
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“Blue-ribbon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blue-ribbon. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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