How to Use the big day in a Sentence

the big day

noun phrase
  • But she’s hasn’t settled on one just yet for the big day.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 Nov. 2023
  • Keep an eye on this page as more sales pop up closer to the big day.
    Sabrina Talbert, Women's Health, 22 Apr. 2023
  • Jayne and Richard got to scheming about five months before the big day.
    Allison Moses, USA TODAY, 3 June 2024
  • When the big day came, the care team watched the delivery live by camera.
    USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2024
  • Read on to see even more one-piece swimsuits to shop on sale before the big day.
    Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 13 July 2024
  • With rain in the forecast for the big day, some last-minute preparations had to be made.
    Shelby Wax, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2023
  • For the big day and to cheer on her home team, the ever-so-stylish Queen Letizia wore a vibrant red suit.
    Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 21 Aug. 2023
  • However, not all clouds will stick around on the big day.
    Ashley Strickland, CNN, 6 Apr. 2024
  • On the big day, Catie recounts how Father Ben announced the surprise from the back of the church to the shock of the students.
    Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 9 Feb. 2024
  • But on June 30, just a few weeks prior to the big day, Tanesha received a call.
    Doc Louallen, USA TODAY, 27 July 2023
  • Franco captioned a carousel of photos from the big day.
    Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 4 Aug. 2023
  • End of carousel Worried your turkey won’t defrost in time for the big day?
    Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 13 Nov. 2023
  • Greg Braxton: So cool to be sharing the big day with you, Meredith.
    Greg Braxton, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2024
  • For each of you, what gives you the most excitement — and the most anxiety — about pulling it all off on the big day?
    Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Mar. 2024
  • Both Jeni and François-Xavier put a lot of thought into choosing their attire for the big day.
    Shelby Wax, Vogue, 15 Aug. 2024
  • It can be assembled and baked a day ahead and then reheated and served in a flash for the big day.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2023
  • There’s also an app coming out designed to help eclipse chasers on the big day.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
  • Heringer does, however, think the pair will tie the knot in Oklahoma — and be sipping on rum on the big day.
    Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 22 Sep. 2023
  • The treat is only for rewards members so fans should sign up for the free membership ahead of the big day.
    Sam Burros, Peoplemag, 20 Oct. 2023
  • But as the crowds descend for the royal wedding, the town remains as idyllic a place to wait for the big day as ever.
    Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2023
  • The lead up to the big day can take a good amount of time, so Marseille Bleu is designed to stay relevant in 2024 and beyond.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2023
  • For the big day, the bride wore a short white dress with a cape-like attachment, strappy sandals and a flower crown.
    Kate Hogan, Peoplemag, 14 Jan. 2024
  • To celebrate the big day, Nick Saban and seven others hit the links.
    Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 6 Sep. 2023
  • The bride and her girls enjoy a toast with champagne before switching into their looks for the big day.
    Essence, 25 Jan. 2024
  • The couple decided to do things the old-fashioned way — and waited to find out the gender of the baby until the big day.
    Andrea Vacchiano, Fox News, 13 Feb. 2024
  • Nicholson missed the big day, and the Stoneleigh P opened about two weeks later, on April 15, in its own offbeat way and not according to plan.
    Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 4 Apr. 2023
  • There was plenty of buildup to the big day on GMA, including a live joint bachelorette party for the brides.
    Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 11 Sep. 2023
  • Wedding planning started about a year before the big day.
    Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 17 Nov. 2023
  • If any part of the big day is outdoors—photos, the reception, cocktail hour—a long-sleeve dress is a great option.
    Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2024
  • So where do all the Razorback coaches, athletes and benefit guests get their shoes customized before the big day?
    April Wallace, arkansasonline.com, 12 Sep. 2024

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