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
Logan Smith, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
Butter and cream cheese make the crust rich in this state fair blue-ribbon recipe from Sheila Bethia of West Allis, Wisconsin.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 20 Jan. 2026
Christina Perrier, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
This dessert's combination of vanilla ice cream, chewy cookies, and lots of chocolate chips has earned it a blue ribbon.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 28 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
So far, ibogaine shows blue-ribbon potential for treating several forms of addiction, according to a 2018 study published in the National Institutes of Health.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
Butter and cream cheese make the crust rich in this state fair blue-ribbon recipe from Sheila Bethia of West Allis, Wisconsin.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 20 Jan. 2026
Noun
For her something blue, Burton sewed a blue ribbon into the interior of the dress, and for her something new, Kate's parents, Michael and Carole Middleton, gifted her a pair of Robinson Pelham diamond earrings.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
This dessert's combination of vanilla ice cream, chewy cookies, and lots of chocolate chips has earned it a blue ribbon.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blue-ribbon
Adjective
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Christopher Sanchez has once again been excellent, and Jacob Misiorowski has often looked unhittable with over 14 strikeouts per nine innings.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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The excellent, nonprofit gallery and incubator known as PlatteForum has moved around a bit over the years, and will reopen in the Art District on Santa Fe starting June 5.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Occupying four townhouses, its two-year refurbishment by award-winning architects Holland Harvey and interior designers Studio Est and Studio Mica has created something warm and true to its heritage yet modern, nature-focused and committed to social impact.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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To support the magazine’s award-winning journalism, photography, short films, and podcasts, subscribe today.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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That could be a terrific part of the B & W story.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
17 May 2026
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Still, Garance’s death stare into the void, where this woman is still hard-boozing 90 minutes into the movie, starts to run its premise thin despite Exarchopoulos’ terrific and totally internalized turn.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
17 May 2026
Noun
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California adjusts lottery prizes based on the number of tickets sold and number of winners.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2026
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Growth, in the end, may be the greater prize, and an outcome not as reliant on a few bounces one summer afternoon.—
Leander Schaerlaeckens,
New Yorker,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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The aesthetic is going to go a lot of different places across Season 8, too, including two episodes in the round and the finale, which Badner wouldn’t dare spoil but is proud of the wonderful collaboration between the production design, camera, and lighting teams.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
19 May 2026
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Shrubs, such as American filbert (Corylus americana), are a wonderful way to add interest to your landscape throughout multiple seasons.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
19 May 2026
Noun
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This wedding band with more than 12,800 five-star ratings is made of a premium, hypoallergenic silicone that is far more flexible than metal.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2026
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Tuchel does not want dressing-room cliques and has put a premium on having a unified group pulling in the same direction.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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In 2024, Fritz & Franz was at risk of losing its lease with the Gables, but the City Commission at the time eventually agreed to renew the lease after the business agreed to pay more for its prime location.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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Plimsoll Productions is taking the unusual step of shopping a natural history program to networks and streamers as a format after Secret Garden securing a 30% prime-time audience share and becoming the biggest unscripted launch in the UK this year.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
19 May 2026
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Recognition from the annual honors often provides a significant box office boost for Broadway productions and can help sustain ticket sales through the competitive spring season.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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The Sam Gilliam Award was established in 2023 with funding from the Sam Gilliam Foundation and its president, Annie Gawlak, Gilliam’s widow, in honor of the late artist.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
19 May 2026
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