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
Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
Each member of the selection committee can only vote for three of the five blue-ribbon committee finalists.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 4 Dec. 2025
Air Mail, 17 Jan. 2026
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
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Adjective
The Stanford professor Keith Humphreys worked on a blue-ribbon commission to reform cannabis laws with Newsom in the 2010s.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
Each member of the selection committee can only vote for three of the five blue-ribbon committee finalists.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 4 Dec. 2025
Noun
Not to mention the books themselves, which are delivered once a month wrapped in Heywood Hill’s trademark brown paper and delicately tied with a blue ribbon.
—Air Mail, 17 Jan. 2026
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blue-ribbon
Adjective
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Soft white sand, clear waters and excellent surf draw beachgoers to this vast beach.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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This makes buffalo grass an excellent choice for naturally controlling soil erosion.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Catholic Charities received $11 million from HHS in fiscal year 2025, according to federal spending data, but the award ended as of March 31.—
Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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However, federal law requires that judges review arbitration awards with a high degree of deference and should only vacate them if there’s an extraordinary defect, such as the award was procured by fraud or the arbitrator failed to consider relevant evidence or follow basic legal principles.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Arttu Hyry has been terrific since entering the lineup for Game 2, but his third line hasn’t found the back of the net.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Wheatley has terrific size for the safety position, as he is listed at 6-foot-3 and 203 pounds.—
Mike Kaye
April 26,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In 1970-71, there was also an FA Cup run and the cup was so important then, so two big prizes were on the line.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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As part of his prize, Lamido will receive Sony Digital Imaging equipment and is invited to join the program at Sony Pictures Studios in June.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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There is great teaching going on, the principal is wonderful.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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Claire has been an advocate for courageous stories, an expert at complicated logistics and a wonderful partner to teams across the entire news division.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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In fact, many passengers unknowingly make small mistakes in premium cabins that can affect both their own comfort and the overall flight experience.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
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In one of the most densely populated urban centers in the world, space is at a premium, and everything gets pushed to the edge.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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For the priests, this was a case of demonic possession due to witch-craft, and Mary’s crabby, aloof neighbor Elizabeth Jackson was the prime witch suspect.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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Guests at the dinner received the first part of their meal — a spring pea & burrata salad — but the prime chateaubriand steak and Maine lobster was not served.—
Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Southwest Airlines is going red, white and blue in honor of America's 250th anniversary.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Earlier this month, the Read with Jenna founder interviewed her dad for a special History Talks segment in honor of the 250th anniversary of America's founding.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Blue-ribbon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blue-ribbon. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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