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

Complete with fresh onion, peppers, and lots of corn off the cob, this tangy blue-ribbon relish is an undeniable winner. — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026 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

Noun

The Publix Key lime pie (in both its mini and regular sizes) has won plenty of blue ribbons from the National Pie Championships over the past 24 years the store has entered the competition. — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 4 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for blue-ribbon

Recent Examples of Synonyms for blue-ribbon

Adjective

Alas, this excellent advice goes into one of Joe’s ears and out the other.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026
Owls are predators whose eyes are positioned on the front of their heads, giving them excellent depth perception.

— Abigail Witmer, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of excellent

Adjective

To me, an important part about sports is the memories that continue for so long after the events, and these two columns by two terrific writers truly brought that home.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
Loving spouses disappoint us, supportive parents fail us, close friends misunderstand us, and even terrific children create enormous stress.

— David H. Rosmarin, Time, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of terrific

Noun

All of a Sudden premiered to acclaim at Cannes in May, where co-stars Virginie Efira and Tao Okamoto shared the best actress prize.

— Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
Efira and Okamoto shared the festival’s best actress prize; Okamoto is the first Japanese performer to win it.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of prize

Adjective

Nature aside, Cape Town boasts a wonderful juxtaposition of old world architecture and contemporary design across its vibrant neighborhoods.

— Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026
Both films had wonderful ensembles, ingenious writing and an unmistakable sense of occasion.

— Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of wonderful

Noun

Through the marketplace, the average unsubsidized premium for a benchmark silver plan for a 40-year-old consumer is $625 per month, according to KFF.

— Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Work-life balance has become a major priority for Gen Z, with young workers increasingly placing a premium on maximizing time away from their jobs—even ranking it above pay in some surveys.

— Preston Fore, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of premium

Adjective

Over its five-year prime mission, Roman is expected to map more than two billion galaxies and collect about 20 petabytes of science data, creating the largest panoramic surveys ever made from space.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
However, the largest drop in June occurred among prime-age workers, leaving several economists puzzled and surprised.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

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