the Big Apple

noun

informal

—used as a name for New York City

She moved to the Big Apple after she graduated.

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This six-song album, recorded last year at the Big Apple’s Smoke Jazz Club, is dedicated to the late pianist Barry Harris, a key McPherson mentor. —

George Varga, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024 Born in New York City, Wilson served in the Korean war before returning to the Big Apple to attend NYU via the G.I. Bill. —

Lynette Rice, Deadline, 27 Dec. 2024 In Aspen, Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell soak up the mountain air while in the Big Apple, Claire Danes and Lizzy Caplan step out for dinner. —

Escher Walcott, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024 Another seven will join them late this week in the Big Apple: former linebackers Nick Henrich, Luke Reimer and Garrett Snodgrass, defensive lineman Jacob Herbek, tight end John Goodwin, offensive lineman Ethan Piper and defensive back Phalen Sanford. —

Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the Big Apple

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