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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But if Brunson brings a title back to the Big Apple, Hammon’s comments won’t age well.
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Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 May 2026
She and the rest of the cast jetted off to Brazil for a premiere screening there before heading to the Big Apple for a slew of release-week press.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2026
Originally from New York, Amanda had moved to England, and her attempts to speak with a British accent during her visit back to the Big Apple were iconic.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
It’s set to play festivals in Nashville, Newport Beach, Sedona and Beverly Hills as well as the Chicago Women Fest, the Big Apple Film Festival and the Sports International Film Festival.
—William Earl, Variety, 19 May 2026
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Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 May 2026
She and the rest of the cast jetted off to Brazil for a premiere screening there before heading to the Big Apple for a slew of release-week press.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2026
Originally from New York, Amanda had moved to England, and her attempts to speak with a British accent during her visit back to the Big Apple were iconic.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
It’s set to play festivals in Nashville, Newport Beach, Sedona and Beverly Hills as well as the Chicago Women Fest, the Big Apple Film Festival and the Sports International Film Festival.
—William Earl, Variety, 19 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 5 Jun. 2026.
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