blue ribbon
/bluː ˈrɪbən/
adjective
- Of the highest quality or standard; first-rate or award-winning.
- The bakery won a blue-ribbon award for its apple pie at the county fair.
- She gave a blue-ribbon performance in the school play.
- The restaurant is known for its blue-ribbon service and delicious food.
- Referring to a panel or committee composed of highly qualified or expert members.
- A blue-ribbon panel of scientists reviewed the research findings.
- The mayor appointed a blue-ribbon committee to investigate the issue.
- The company formed a blue-ribbon task force to improve safety.
noun
- A blue ribbon, especially one awarded as a first prize in a competition.
- He earned a blue-ribbon for his science project.
- The horse won a blue-ribbon at the state fair.
- She proudly displayed her blue-ribbon on the mantelpiece.