Definitions

blue ribbon

[bloo rib-uhn] / ˈblu ˈrɪb ən /

NOUN

first place

Synonyms

WEAK

award championship cordon bleu crown cup decoration first prize laurels palms trophy victory

blue-ribbon

ADJECTIVE

excellent

Synonyms

WEAK

ace banner champion fine first-class first-rate quality select splendid superb superior terrific tiptop top

NOUN

first place

Synonyms

WEAK

award championship cordon bleu crown cup decoration first prize laurels palms trophy victory

Example Sentences

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Lancashire, who appeared at the hearing via a video link from HMP Peterborough, wore her brown hair in pigtails - one tied with a pink ribbon and one with a blue ribbon.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

"I went to the L.A. County Fair, and I won that blue ribbon," she remembers.

From Salon • Aug. 19, 2024

If you think of the blue ribbon — I mean, there’s nothing … higher than a blue ribbon.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 9, 2024

Tenari holds up three shades of blue ribbon and turns to her sister.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 18, 2023

Travis wandered up, sporting a big blue ribbon, happier than I’d seen him in a long time.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly

blue ribbon

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