BLUE RIBBON Synonyms: 172 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of blue-ribbon

as in excellent

of the very best kind your work on this project has been of blue-ribbon quality

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blue ribbon

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noun

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

Adjective

Third, the governor should appoint a 20-person public/private blue-ribbon panel to examine the recommendations of the outside review. — Rick Pozniak, Boston Herald, 24 Mar. 2026 The over 70 positive comments shared that this cake is always requested and is by far a blue-ribbon worthy dessert. — Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026

Noun

The police department is asking residents and businesses along Route 422 and Perkiomen Avenue to turn lights blue, display blue ribbons and wear blue Monday. — Laura Fay, CBS News, 31 May 2026 This stunning chocolate-and-marshmallow Bundt cake, based on whoopie pie cookies, won a blue ribbon at the Minnesota State Fair. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 17 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for blue-ribbon

Recent Examples of Synonyms for blue-ribbon

Adjective

Simashev is excellent defensively and on retrievals and tilts the ice in his favor.

— Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
As far as pop stars who happen to also be thoughtful and excellent songwriters go, Kahan is in the upper ranks.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of excellent

Noun

Unfortunately for American enthusiasts, this award-winning £59 expression was a UK-exclusive release for the annual Campbeltown Malts Festival.

— Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Attendees willenjoy panel discussions with award-winning authors, activities, live entertainment, exhibitors including local authors, and independent booksellers.

— Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of award

Adjective

Lucasfilm hasn’t had a terrific year with its first film in theaters since 2019’s The Rise of Skywalker.

— Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026
Chisholm was shaken up after trying to field Dominic Canzone's infield single in the ninth, but the second baseman remained in the game and followed with a terrific defensive play.

— CBS New York Team, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of terrific

Noun

Combined with more money than ever from domestic prize-money distributions, the Premier League’s middle has probably never been stronger.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
The overall Powerball jackpot is now nearly $1 billion and will be the eighth-largest prize in Powerball history.

— Katie Langford, Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of prize

Adjective

Such a contrast to the wonderful Bootham Crescent, York’s home until 2020 and within stumbling distance of not only the famous Minster but all the city’s many other attractions.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Stepping into the shoes of Steve McQueen is no easy feat, but Brosnan does so with style as Thomas Crown, a billionaire art thief who falls for the insurance investigator chasing him, played by the wonderful Rene Russo.

— Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of wonderful

Noun

Airlines around the world are currently plagued by delays in their efforts to deliver new premium offerings — including increasing passenger demand for privacy, high-tech connectivity and inflight entertainment — to meet the surge in air travel.

— Edward Russell, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
The bill fails to address the true drivers of rising premiums.

— Daily Southtown, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of premium

Noun

Miller also asked Marco Rubio who his favorite rapper is, and the secretary of state gave the honors to Tupac.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 12 Aug. 2026
Taylor Swift will be adding another trophy to her shelf, as the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame announced Tuesday that the superstar will be inducted into the hall this fall, becoming, at 36, the youngest writer ever to receive the honor.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of honor

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