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

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noun

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Recent Examples of blue-ribbon
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 See all Example Sentences for blue-ribbon 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blue-ribbon
Adjective
  • During that same five-year period, anchored by an excellent gross margin consistently nearing 80%, its adjusted operating margin has gone from an eyesore at negative 30% to an encouraging nearly 10%.
    StockStory Team, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025
  • How To Make Lipstick Last Longer In addition to picking an excellent transfer-proof formula, our experts share a few other tips to ensure longwear.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • This is the first time a running back has won the award in back-to-back seasons since 2005 and 2006, when Shaun Alexander and LaDanian Tomlinson won the hardware, respectively.
    Ryan Morik, Fox News, 7 Feb. 2025
  • The only other was John Elway, who won the award over first-team All-Pro Joe Montana in 1987.
    Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • The Chiefs’ best WR has been terrific in his last two games, (19 catches, 209 yards, 2 TDs).
    Bill Reinhard, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2025
  • Look, Mahomes is terrific when his back is against the wall.
    Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Sandler and Barrymore took home the prize for Best On-Screen Team that year at what was then called the MTV Movie Awards.
    Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 14 Feb. 2025
  • There is a prize pool of $1.8 million, with each player on the championship team receiving $125,000, each player on the runner-up receiving $50,000 and each player on the the other two teams receiving $25,000.
    Dan Loumena, Los Angeles Times, 13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Tucci hosts the popular Tucci - The Heart of Italy show which tours the country sampling and celebrating the wonderful food that originates there.
    Simon Perry, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
  • This is a debut entry and a wonderful term that’s new to me.
    Caitlin Lovinger, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Unlock premium journalism, member-only events and more for less than $1/week.
    Forbes, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2025
  • Don’t forget to plan for health care costs — insurance premiums, out-of-pocket expenses and potential long-term care needs can significantly impact your budget.
    Bruce Helmer and Peg Webb, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Or the glistening corset bodice with superb detailing.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 8 Feb. 2025
  • All three are superb and make the love triangle feel both authentic and appealing.
    Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 5 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Jalen Hurts threw for two touchdowns and ran for a score on a tush push to earn Super Bowl MVP honors, and Vic Fangio’s defense was so dominant that the Eagles didn’t need much from Saquon Barkley.
    Rob Maaddi, The Denver Post, 9 Feb. 2025
  • Despite that fact that artists don’t get paid for appearing in the Super Bowl Halftime show, it is considered a great honor to be asked.
    Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 9 Feb. 2025

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“Blue-ribbon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blue-ribbon. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.

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