ribbon
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1.0
- noun
- /ˈrɪbən/
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- I was thrilled to receive a blue ribbon for winning the art competition.
- win a ribbon
- be awarded a ribbon
- blue ribbon
It's not going to work for her to come and cut ribbons and, and have lunch with mayors.
- It's not going to work for her to come and cut ribbons and, and have lunch with mayors.
- We were there for like the, like the ribbon cutting.
- Were these actors and actresses going to wear yellow ribbons in support of Israel or in support of the hostages?
- But yesterday, Trump was asked about it, and he had a perfect defense for the ribbon cutting.
- So which is funny though, because years later now when you look at if by the definition to earn a combat action ribbon now it would have met that definition.
- And we had committees, blue ribbon committees in certain cases, but committees that would meet.
Examples
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With the cutting of this ribbon, a new era in science and technology begins.
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She won a blue ribbon.
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My blue first place ribbon from school.
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What does the blue ribbon mean?
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I got a blue ribbon for my entry, so I'm pretty sure I should know.
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You want to take home that blue ribbon, girl, I'm going to show you off at the rodeo.
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That's a handsome blue ribbon you got there, Andrew.
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The awards themselves may be ribbons, medals, certificates, or whatever you choose.
Academic text (1992) -
Here's the first place ribbon for Science Olympiad.
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In 1911, Iosepa even won a ribbon for the "best-kept" town in Utah.
Academic text (2008)
Synonyms
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A flat round piece of metal given as an award or to remember an event
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3.9
A large medal given as an award or to mark an event
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3.1
A prize given for first place in a contest
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4.1
A medal or ribbon given to honor someone's achievement
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7.6
A decorative cord or ribbon worn to show honor in ceremonies
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8.6
A sign of honor given for a special achievement
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7.0
A circular band of laurel leaves worn on the head to show victory or honor
A narrow ribbon worn as a decoration or award
A small strip of cloth used to decorate or to show that someone won
A short ribbon worn around the neck to hold a medal
Compounds
- Formal
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6.1
An independent group of respected experts who study a public problem and give advice
- Archaic
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5.1
A long narrow strip of fabric covered with ink used in a typewriter to print letters on paper
- Formal
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5.9
A group of respected experts chosen to study an important public problem and give advice
- Formal
A group of chosen people with special knowledge who decide a difficult court case
- UK
A grass that lives for many years with broad striped leaves that grows in wet places like ponds and ditches
- Specialized
A water plant with long narrow leaves that grows in shallow water
A thin North American snake with yellow or red stripes that is not poisonous and often lives near water
How Prestigious
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3.5
4
2.2
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3
2.9
- US
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3.8
Surface Forms
Etymology
Ribbon comes from old French ruban, meaning a 'strip' or 'band' of cloth used for decoration. That's why a winner's ribbon is a small cloth band given to show an award or special honour.