blue riband
Britishnoun
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Also called (esp US): blue ribbon. (sometimes capitals) the record for the fastest sea journey between two places, esp (in the 1920s and 30s) for a passenger liner between New York and Southampton
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the most distinguished achievement in any field
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( as modifier )
the blue-riband event of the meeting
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Example Sentences
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England's preparations and performances at football's blue riband competitions have always seemed to be hampered by injury problems to key personnel.
From BBC • Oct. 8, 2025
And she had achieved it in the Games' blue riband event, running the race of her life to beat world champion Sha'Carri Richardson in a national record time of 10.72 seconds.
From BBC • Dec. 23, 2024
We’ll keep you across the new sports as well as the blue riband events.
From The Guardian • Jul. 23, 2021
Having had just two fights in boxing’s blue riband division since stepping up, there remains lingering questions about the Ukrainian’s punch resistance and his ability to trouble the top heavyweights with his power.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 20, 2021
My son, you have a leader already, and she has already tied a blue riband round your woolly neck, and she is pulling you wherever she wants to go.
From Simon the Jester by Locke, William John
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