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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Also in the Big Apple, Sarah Jessica Parker has a mini-reunion with former costar Cynthia Nixon, while Selena Gomez is striking in red.
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Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
The event that allows some of the biggest names in fashion to show off their latest designs is just days away in the Big Apple.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Luxury grocery chain Erewhon, a symbol of wealth and health in Los Angeles’ glitzy and glamorous wellness culture, is finally crossing coasts to the Big Apple.
—Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The apartment offers stunning views of the Big Apple and even features a private 552-square-foot terrace.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2025
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Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
The event that allows some of the biggest names in fashion to show off their latest designs is just days away in the Big Apple.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Luxury grocery chain Erewhon, a symbol of wealth and health in Los Angeles’ glitzy and glamorous wellness culture, is finally crossing coasts to the Big Apple.
—Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The apartment offers stunning views of the Big Apple and even features a private 552-square-foot terrace.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2025
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“The Big Apple.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Big%20Apple. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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