big-city
adjective
: of or relating to a large city
big-city problems such as overcrowding and noise
a big-city school/hospital
big-city mayors
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Serenity Maggie’s (and Sweet Magnolias‘) trip to New York was cut short as Season 5 offered a juxtaposition between small-town values and ruthless big-city corporate culture.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 June 2026
Despite its big-city energy, there’s also no shortage of green space to escape the bustle, from Piedmont Park to the Atlanta BeltLine.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
As for the food and drink scene, many local restaurants are helmed by former big-city chefs who have thrown in the towel for a simpler life, which gives diners the feeling of being let in on a little secret.
—Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
Few big-city mayors make less of an impression than Karen Bass has.
—Marc Novicoff, The Atlantic, 31 May 2026
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 June 2026
Despite its big-city energy, there’s also no shortage of green space to escape the bustle, from Piedmont Park to the Atlanta BeltLine.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
As for the food and drink scene, many local restaurants are helmed by former big-city chefs who have thrown in the towel for a simpler life, which gives diners the feeling of being let in on a little secret.
—Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
Few big-city mayors make less of an impression than Karen Bass has.
—Marc Novicoff, The Atlantic, 31 May 2026
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“Big-city.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big-city. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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