How to Use the talk of the town in a Sentence
the talk of the town
noun phrase-
Then you'll be plugged in and won't miss the talk of the town.
— Sean Holstege, The Arizona Republic, 12 Feb. 2024 -
In the late '90s, Brandy and Monica's beef was the talk of the town.
— Daniela Avila, Peoplemag, 5 June 2024 -
For fans, Swift’s Eras outfits have been the talk of the town.
— Elizabeth Myong, Dallas News, 2 June 2023 -
In 2022, Ke Huy Quan’s comeback story was the talk of the town.
— Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019 -
After the initial surprise wore off, the beasts have become the talk of the town.
— J. Harry Jones, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2023 -
Studio takeovers have been the talk of the town in Hollywood for some time.
— Chris Yogerst, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Dec. 2023 -
Taylor Wilson: And this is really the talk of the town this week.
— Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 2 July 2024 -
Their campaign for the playoffs will be the talk of the town, defying polls and pundits alike!
— Daniel Kohn, SPIN, 27 Mar. 2024 -
Tune in and catch these recipes are carefully crafted to make your next friends gathering the talk of the town.
— Sapphira Martin, Essence, 29 Nov. 2023 -
Seventy years ago, claims of flying saucers around Washington were the talk of the town and front pages.
— Annabelle Timsit, Washington Post, 27 July 2023 -
Ali Wong and Bill Hader's relationship has been the talk of the town this awards season.
— Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2024 -
Before the Rangers’ rotation lost its footing in July, the team’s bullpen was the talk of the town for not-so-great reasons.
— Shawn McFarland, Dallas News, 2 Aug. 2023 -
Hanks joked that the cake is the talk of the town at his production company's office.
— Liz McNeil, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2023 -
At the time, that Call Me moment was the talk of the town, with Vulture arguing that Hammer should’ve just taken a bite, cum and all.
— Vulture, 20 Nov. 2023 -
While usually women’s dresses are the talk of the town, this year men gave a refreshing take on their suits.
— Anaja I. Smith, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 July 2024 -
When the Oscar nominations were announced on January 23, one major snub was the talk of the town.
— David MacK, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2024 -
What’s happening: Brutally high oil and gas prices were the talk of the town last year and one of the largest contributing factors to sky-high inflation.
— Nicole Goodkind, CNN, 21 Apr. 2023 -
Embrace the holiday spirit and make this season of giving truly unforgettable with these 37 gifts guaranteed to be the talk of the town.
— Margaret Drake, Rolling Stone, 24 Nov. 2023 -
Create an elegant and luxurious look on your bed with these satin pillowcases that have become the talk of the town on TikTok.
— Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 11 July 2024 -
When abstract expressionism was the talk of the town early in his career, Ruscha made the conscious decision to throw conceptual art, pop and dada in a blender.
— Michael Slenske, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Apr. 2024 -
Her rapturous beauty and independent spirit are the talk of the town, but Antonio’s ability to glimpse the future foretells a tragic fate.
— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 8 Sep. 2023 -
Swift’s romantic relationship history had been regular tabloid fodder; now, her platonic social life became the talk of the town.
— Raisa Bruner, TIME, 26 Oct. 2023
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