blue ribbon
noun
- 1
The highest honor or prize awarded in some competitions and contests.
“Mom's strawberry jam won the blue ribbon at the Holland County Fair three years running.”
- 2
The emblem of the Order of the Garter.
- 3
The badge adopted by a teetotal society.
- 4
A badge worn or displayed to advocate freedom from online censorship.
“The icon of the blue ribbon on her site should not be taken to mean she opposes parental filtration programs.”
adjective
- 1
Very superior in quality, style, or substance.
“The governor selected a cadre of blue ribbon social scientists to serve on her poverty task force.”
- 2
Pertaining to the Liberal Party, its supporters and regions.
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