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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There will be more police officers, trains and buses that are affordable as the Big Apple prepares to welcome soccer fans from all over the world.
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Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Crime across the Big Apple has hit historic lows, with record reductions in murders, shooting incidents and shooting victims, according to the NYPD.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 3 June 2026
Some of the world’s best chefs are heading to the Big Apple next week for a good cause.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 3 June 2026
Johnson lived in New York City from 2006 to 2015 and was captivated by the frenetic speed of life in the Big Apple.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
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Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Crime across the Big Apple has hit historic lows, with record reductions in murders, shooting incidents and shooting victims, according to the NYPD.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 3 June 2026
Some of the world’s best chefs are heading to the Big Apple next week for a good cause.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 3 June 2026
Johnson lived in New York City from 2006 to 2015 and was captivated by the frenetic speed of life in the Big Apple.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
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“The Big Apple.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Big%20Apple. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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