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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The head of Magnetic Capital, which developed the new F1 Arcade in RiNo, is eyeing the Museum of Ice Cream as another big-city concept to bring to Denver.
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Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 1 Dec. 2025
The 2020 presidential primaries also included some big-city mayors like then-New York Mayor Bill DeBlasio and his immediate predecessor, Mike Bloomberg.
—Richardson Dilworth, The Conversation, 21 Nov. 2025
This increases capacity, leading to faster turnaround times and the ability to handle urgent projects — all of which are key offerings that allow this Midwest, small-town company to compete with larger organizations with big-city operations.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025
Redford was also nominated for best actor for his performance as a small-time con artist out for revenge against a big-city gambler (played by Robert Shaw).
—David Morgan, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2025
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Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 1 Dec. 2025
The 2020 presidential primaries also included some big-city mayors like then-New York Mayor Bill DeBlasio and his immediate predecessor, Mike Bloomberg.
—Richardson Dilworth, The Conversation, 21 Nov. 2025
This increases capacity, leading to faster turnaround times and the ability to handle urgent projects — all of which are key offerings that allow this Midwest, small-town company to compete with larger organizations with big-city operations.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025
Redford was also nominated for best actor for his performance as a small-time con artist out for revenge against a big-city gambler (played by Robert Shaw).
—David Morgan, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2025
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“Big-city.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big-city. Accessed 13 Dec. 2025.
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