blue riband

British  

noun

1. 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

2. 1. the most distinguished achievement in any field

   2. ( as modifier )

      the blue-riband event of the meeting

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Example Sentences

Genesis, the luxury brand of Korean manufacturer Hyundai, are the 10th car company to compete in the World Endurance Championship's hypercar era - in which the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans is the blue riband event.

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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.

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St Lucia's Alfred achieved bronze in the sport's blue riband event on this occasion, one year after winning her nation's first Olympic medals in Paris, where she also collected 200m silver.

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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.

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The final day of rowing competition at the 2024 Games brought medals for Team GB in both blue riband events.

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