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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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.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2025
The Glaswegian had to win two matches to make sure of his participation in snooker's blue riband tournament.
From BBC ● Apr. 23, 2023
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
"Yes, I am," said I; "it was a blue riband," and I turned over a page very ostentatiously.
From The Broad Highway by Jeffery Farnol
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