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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

When Sandra Lee won a blue ribbon at the Los Angeles County Fair, her sister called to tell her the good news.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 9, 2024

The logo, unveiled Monday, is a continuous red, white and blue ribbon that swoops through the number 250 — neatly sidestepping the “semiquincentennial” conundrum.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 4, 2023

He held a blue ribbon in one hand and a Geiger counter in the other.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young