blue ribbon

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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

They point to the work of the blue ribbon commission and a string of highly critical audits as reasons for taking decisive action.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2025

Ten bakers from across the country compete for $100,000 and a spectacular blue ribbon; they include a Long Island farmer, a retired New Mexico pulmonologist and an Iowa mom who’s collected hundreds of blue ribbons.

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

Today, it was this blue ribbon she used to tie my braid and a little packet of honeyballs.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez