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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Both teams are excellent at converting third downs.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
24 Jan. 2025
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Just what is an excellent choice to protect your Mac?—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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What's Next As the draw nearer, with the ceremony scheduled for March 3, fans praised Chalamet for his performance on SNL as part of his campaign to win the award this year after being nominated for his role in the Bob Dylan biopic.—
Jasmine Laws,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
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Filmmakers unveil their work, launch their awards campaigns and begin new friendships.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Both specific in its intent and mischievously opaque in its execution, this wilfully strange art project can switch from flip to serious in the blink of an eye, using a terrific cast to weave a trance-like state of oddness that somehow sustains to the finishing line.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
24 Jan. 2025
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This model has been a terrific success for decades and should be used with UAPs.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The prize has no cash value and may not be redeemed for cash at any time.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
22 Jan. 2025
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Howells may end up proving out the international prize purse case to his fellow players in 2025, and is a trail blazer for the globalization of the sport.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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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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The melty cheese and crispy bread are a wonderful combination.—
Nick Siano,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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German premium audio brand beyerdynamic has announced some new high-performance In-Ear Monitors, and studio headphones Showcasing the new products at NAMM 2025, the company has unveiled four new IEMs catering to various performance needs.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Lionsgate has extended its multiyear film licensing deal with Starz to bring nearly 20 studio film titles to the streaming platform’s premium channels and services annually.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Going from 5-12 to 11-6 and a playoff berth in less than one year is a superb foundation to build on.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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These superb lead performances by all-time-great cast members work perfectly in concert, capturing and skewering a specific self-serious art-house style.—
The New York Times,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Paul Zimmerman/Getty Images for TBS Mark Twain might be delighted to know that Conan O'Brien, a fellow red-head, has won the prestigious honor that bears his name.—
Elizabeth Blair,
NPR,
16 Jan. 2025
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Before Muse arrived, that honor belonged to Golden by Jung Kook.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Blue-ribbon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blue-ribbon. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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