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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Landlords in the Big Apple lack the incentives and the money to properly maintain units, while new construction is sidelined.
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Elaine Parker, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Neither pitcher seemed rattled by the Big Apple on Wednesday.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
In the Big Apple, the star, who reprises her role as Andy Sachs, took everyone's breath away in a sculptural red Louis Vuitton gown designed with a corset bodice and an exaggerated skirt that showed off her coordinating heels.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
The Hawks stole one in the Big Apple.
—Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 21 Apr. 2026
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Elaine Parker, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Neither pitcher seemed rattled by the Big Apple on Wednesday.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
In the Big Apple, the star, who reprises her role as Andy Sachs, took everyone's breath away in a sculptural red Louis Vuitton gown designed with a corset bodice and an exaggerated skirt that showed off her coordinating heels.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
The Hawks stole one in the Big Apple.
—Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 21 Apr. 2026
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