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)
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
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Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2024
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
Richard Boykin, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
Her pinstriped shift, layered over a white button-down and a matching tie, was adorned with Browne’s signature red, white and blue ribbon.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 25 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Find your blue-ribbon gifts and set the bar high for next year with our top picks below.
—Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2024
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
Noun
Perhaps a blue ribbon panel could recommend ideas for engaging Cook County votes.
—Richard Boykin, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
Her pinstriped shift, layered over a white button-down and a matching tie, was adorned with Browne’s signature red, white and blue ribbon.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 25 Feb. 2025
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“Blue-ribbon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blue-ribbon. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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