blue riband
noun
British
: a decorative piece of blue cloth that is given to the winner in a contest or competition
Our pumpkin won the blue riband at the fair this year.
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In March, rowers in the Oxford and Cambridge University Boat Race, another blue riband event in Britain’s sporting calendar, were strongly advised not to enter the water due to the risk of falling ill.
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Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 4 July 2024
The collectable doll wears an ivory gown, blue riband with decorations of order and a stunning tiara based on Queen Mary's Fringe Tiara.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, USA TODAY, 21 Apr. 2022
Dressel's victory in swimming's blue riband event was the most high-profile result on a night that saw a number of records splashed aside in the pool and rivalries renewed between Team USA and Australia, as well as medal table challengers China.
—Saphora Smith, NBC News, 29 July 2021
Nevertheless, even this blue riband route only supported work for around two or three of the seven aircraft fleet.
—John Strickland, Forbes, 27 June 2021
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Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 4 July 2024
The collectable doll wears an ivory gown, blue riband with decorations of order and a stunning tiara based on Queen Mary's Fringe Tiara.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, USA TODAY, 21 Apr. 2022
Dressel's victory in swimming's blue riband event was the most high-profile result on a night that saw a number of records splashed aside in the pool and rivalries renewed between Team USA and Australia, as well as medal table challengers China.
—Saphora Smith, NBC News, 29 July 2021
Nevertheless, even this blue riband route only supported work for around two or three of the seven aircraft fleet.
—John Strickland, Forbes, 27 June 2021
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“Blue riband.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blue%20riband. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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