the talk of the town
noun phrase
: a person or thing that many people in a town, city, etc., are talking about in an interested or excited way
The new restaurant is the talk of the town.
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The arrest became the talk of the town among Miami’s political class, with insiders pointing to one particular vice as a significant factor that may have derailed his once-promising comeback.
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Joey Flechas, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
Netflix’s Kpop Demon Hunters has also been the talk of the town this summer, recently becoming the streamer’s most popular film of all time.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2025
Battlefield 6 is the talk of the town.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
In what is sure to be the talk of the town, Sanders ended his night with 14-for-23 attempts, 138 yards, two touchdowns, and a 106.8 passer rating.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Aug. 2025
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Joey Flechas, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
Netflix’s Kpop Demon Hunters has also been the talk of the town this summer, recently becoming the streamer’s most popular film of all time.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2025
Battlefield 6 is the talk of the town.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
In what is sure to be the talk of the town, Sanders ended his night with 14-for-23 attempts, 138 yards, two touchdowns, and a 106.8 passer rating.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the talk of the town
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“The talk of the town.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20talk%20of%20the%20town. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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