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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Directed by Philip Barantini (known for Adolescence) and produced by Barantini, 45, Sheeran, 34 and Emmy Award winner Ben Winston and filmed in New York City, the special embraces the beautiful chaos that is the Big Apple — all filmed in one shot.
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Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
From sunrise to sunset, the Big Apple seems to stretch right into the apartment, with everything from the Empire State Building to the Upper East Side rooftops on show.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2025
Students and families looking for institutions that offer strong outcomes for graduates at an affordable cost can find several schools that meet that criteria in the Big Apple.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
The key race heats up as instances of violence continue to plague the Big Apple.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2025
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Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
From sunrise to sunset, the Big Apple seems to stretch right into the apartment, with everything from the Empire State Building to the Upper East Side rooftops on show.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2025
Students and families looking for institutions that offer strong outcomes for graduates at an affordable cost can find several schools that meet that criteria in the Big Apple.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
The key race heats up as instances of violence continue to plague the Big Apple.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2025
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“The Big Apple.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Big%20Apple. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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