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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The elevator operator was gone on my next trip to the Big Apple to see Ella.
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Chip Bell, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
This floor also holds an outdoor deck that leads down to a private, landscaped backyard—a rarity for the Big Apple.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 14 Jan. 2025
The duo was photographed sipping coffee and chatting in the Big Apple, Matilda standing out in a green puffer jacket and baggy jeans and red accessories –– appearing in good spirits.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
Biles and Owens’ trip to the Big Apple also included sweet date nights.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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Chip Bell, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
This floor also holds an outdoor deck that leads down to a private, landscaped backyard—a rarity for the Big Apple.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 14 Jan. 2025
The duo was photographed sipping coffee and chatting in the Big Apple, Matilda standing out in a green puffer jacket and baggy jeans and red accessories –– appearing in good spirits.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
Biles and Owens’ trip to the Big Apple also included sweet date nights.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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“The Big Apple.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Big%20Apple. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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