blue-rib·bon
ˈblü-ˈri-bən 
: of outstanding quality
especially
: consisting of individuals selected for quality, reputation, or authority
a blue-ribbon panel
1
: an honor or award gained for preeminence
2
: a blue ribbon awarded as an honor (as to the first-place winner in a competition)
Synonyms
Adjective
- A-OK
- A1
- awesome
- bang-up
- banner
- beautiful
- blue-chip
- boffo
- bonny [chiefly British]
- bonnie
- boss [slang]
- brag
- brave
- bully
- bumper
- capital
- choice
- classic
- cool [slang]
- corking
- crackerjack
- cracking
- dandy
- divine
- dope [slang]
- down [slang]
- dynamite
- excellent
- fab
- fabulous
- famous
- fantabulous [slang]
- fantastic
- fine
- first-class
- first-rate
- first-string
- five-star
- four-star
- frontline
- gangbusters
- gangbuster
- gilt-edged
- gilt-edge
- gone [slang]
- grand
- great
- groovy
- heavenly
- high-class
- hot
- hype [slang]
- immense
- jim-dandy
- keen
- lovely
- marvelous
- marvellous
- mean
- neat
- nifty
- noble
- number one
- No. 1
- numero uno
- out-of-sight [slang]
- par excellence
- peachy
- peachy keen
- phat [slang]
- prime
- primo [slang]
- prize
- prizewinning
- quality
- radical [slang]
- righteous [slang]
- sensational
- slick
- splendid
- stellar
- sterling
- superb
- superior
- superlative
- supernal
- swell
- terrific
- tip-top
- top
- top-notch
- top-of-the-line
- top-shelf
- topflight
- topping [chiefly British]
- unsurpassed
- wizard [chiefly British]
- wonderful
Noun
Examples of blue-ribbon in a Sentence
Adjective
your work on this project has been of blue-ribbon quality
Noun
Our pumpkin won the blue ribbon at the county fair this year.
the Pritzker Prize is widely regarded as the ultimate blue ribbon for architectural achievement
Recent Examples on the Web
Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
What’s needed, says a blue-ribbon panel, is a better way to funnel public and private dollars to meet those challenges, following a blueprint laid down by a new national advisory body.
—Byjocelyn Kaiser, science.org, 1 Oct. 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
Entries were reviewed by blue-ribbon jurors that included 300 documentary professionals from more than 40 countries.
—Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
What’s needed, says a blue-ribbon panel, is a better way to funnel public and private dollars to meet those challenges, following a blueprint laid down by a new national advisory body.
—Byjocelyn Kaiser, science.org, 1 Oct. 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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“Blue-ribbon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blue-ribbon. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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