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 strike is expected to be a nightmare for the 300,000 commuters who rely on LIRR trains to get them in and out of the Big Apple each day.
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Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 16 May 2026
The book takes place in a New York penthouse, an upstate residence and incorporates aspects of the Big Apple.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 15 May 2026
Russ began his Kennywood career as a games employee, working at the Big Apple dart game.
—CBS News, 10 May 2026
Community organizers Alice Pawlowski and Angelita Soriano recently traveled to the Big Apple to share their No Data Centers Hobart message.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
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Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 16 May 2026
The book takes place in a New York penthouse, an upstate residence and incorporates aspects of the Big Apple.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 15 May 2026
Russ began his Kennywood career as a games employee, working at the Big Apple dart game.
—CBS News, 10 May 2026
Community organizers Alice Pawlowski and Angelita Soriano recently traveled to the Big Apple to share their No Data Centers Hobart message.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
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“The Big Apple.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Big%20Apple. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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