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March 09, 2017 Word of the Day

blue-ribbon /ˈbluː ˈrɪbən/ adjective
blue-ribbon
/ˈbluː ˈrɪbən/
adjective
A blue-ribbon team of doctors
A blue-ribbon team of doctors
Definition of BLUE-RIBBON

always used before a noun

: made up of people who have special knowledge, abilities, etc.

  • a blue-ribbon committee/panel

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