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
Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 19 Oct. 2024
Picture: rugged mountains, dense forests, deep canyons, mesmerizing badlands, and blue-ribbon rivers.
—Outside Online, 5 Aug. 2024
Madeline Weinfield, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2024
In photos obtained by the Daily Mail, Del rey can be seen in a white gown with a ruffle neckline and her hair styled with a light blue ribbon.
—Emily Strohm, People.com, 27 Sep. 2024
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Adjective
The top five will now compete to take home the title of 2024 American Humane Hero Dog, which will be selected by a blue-ribbon judging panel.
—Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 19 Oct. 2024
Picture: rugged mountains, dense forests, deep canyons, mesmerizing badlands, and blue-ribbon rivers.
—Outside Online, 5 Aug. 2024
Noun
Among the shop’s many accolades, Rahman has also been awarded numerous blue ribbons from the National Pie Championships, including those for her Orchard Fresh Apple Pie and Savory Herb Chicken Pot Pie.
—Madeline Weinfield, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2024
In photos obtained by the Daily Mail, Del rey can be seen in a white gown with a ruffle neckline and her hair styled with a light blue ribbon.
—Emily Strohm, People.com, 27 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blue-ribbon
Adjective
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During that same five-year period, anchored by an excellent gross margin consistently nearing 80%, its adjusted operating margin has gone from an eyesore at negative 30% to an encouraging nearly 10%.—
StockStory Team,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2025
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How To Make Lipstick Last Longer In addition to picking an excellent transfer-proof formula, our experts share a few other tips to ensure longwear.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The only other was John Elway, who won the award over first-team All-Pro Joe Montana in 1987.—
Joe Buscaglia,
The Athletic,
7 Feb. 2025
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The Buffalo Bills quarterback won the award for the first time in his career, smiling on the red carpet with fiancé, actress and singer Hailee Steinfeld.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The Chiefs’ best WR has been terrific in his last two games, (19 catches, 209 yards, 2 TDs).—
Bill Reinhard,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2025
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Look, Mahomes is terrific when his back is against the wall.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
4 Feb. 2025
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Beyoncé’s win in the category came for her fifth nomination for the event’s top prize.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN,
3 Feb. 2025
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The game airs at 11 a.m. This year, attendees can also join a cornhole competition for prizes.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The melty cheese and crispy bread are a wonderful combination.—
Nick Siano,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Jan. 2025
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Away from the bottle-poppers of Mykonos, but hardly removed from the season’s social buzz, the white-washed, flat-roofed villas that wrap the cliffs of Santorini are wonderful places to while away a summer.—
Christopher Cameron,
Robb Report,
27 Jan. 2025
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Policyholders pay a monthly or annual premium for coverage, plus a service call fee each time a technician comes to make repairs.—
Brian Sloan,
CNBC,
3 Feb. 2025
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The cancellations came even as companies raised premiums statewide.—
Ethan Varian,
The Mercury News,
3 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Porzingis got off to another superb start, scoring 13 points in the opening three and a half minutes.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
30 Jan. 2025
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In addition, incoming freshman Tae Simmons is having a superb senior season at Heritage Christian High School in Northridge.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Jan. 2025
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Notable among the acting nominees is Abou Sangare, nominated for Male Breakout Performance in Souleymane’s Story, who took home the best actor honor at last year’s European Film Awards.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
29 Jan. 2025
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She will be presented with the honor on Saturday (Feb. 1) at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre ahead of the 2025 Grammy Awards the following day.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Blue-ribbon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blue-ribbon. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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