1
chiefly British
: a large tent set up for an outdoor party, reception, or exhibition
2
a
: a permanent canopy often of metal and glass projecting over an entrance (as of a hotel or theater)
The hotel doorman was stationed under the marquee.
b
: a sign usually over the entrance of a theater or arena that displays the names of featured attractions and principal performers
The brightly lighted marquee displayed the title of the movie currently featured.
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Noun
She dreamed of seeing her name on the theater marquee.
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Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Founded in 1982 as a two-day francophone event, JFL has exploded in the years since into a marquee name — with Montreal as the flagship festival and numerous other satellite events taking place over the course of the year.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 July 2025
Nick Hennion, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2023
Bergman will continue to have dominion over all of Disney’s marquee film stables, including Marvel, Pixar, Lucasfilm, Walt Disney Animation, 20th Century and Searchlight, as well as Disney Music Group and Disney Theatrical Group.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Feb. 2023
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Noun
The president’s attendance at the Club World Cup event comes just a year before the U.S. is set to co-host FIFA’s marquee tournament—the 2026 World Cup—along with Canada and Mexico.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Founded in 1982 as a two-day francophone event, JFL has exploded in the years since into a marquee name — with Montreal as the flagship festival and numerous other satellite events taking place over the course of the year.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 July 2025
Adjective
League-leaders Bayern Munich help kick off Saturday’s six-match slate before a pair of matches on Sunday, including a marquee matchup between Koln and Eintracht Frankfurt.
—Nick Hennion, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2023
Bergman will continue to have dominion over all of Disney’s marquee film stables, including Marvel, Pixar, Lucasfilm, Walt Disney Animation, 20th Century and Searchlight, as well as Disney Music Group and Disney Theatrical Group.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Feb. 2023
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“Marquee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marquee. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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