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BLUE-RIBBON

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does blue-ribbon mean? 

BLUE-RIBBON (adjective)
  The adjective BLUE-RIBBON has 1 sense:

1. selected or chosen for special qualifications

  Familiarity information: BLUE-RIBBON used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


BLUE-RIBBON (adjective)


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Meaning:

Selected or chosen for special qualifications

Synonyms:

blue-ribbon; select

Context example:

the blue-ribbon event of the season

Similar:

superior (of high or superior quality or performance)


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