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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The Economist study found that the median monthly rent for a studio apartment in the Big Apple is $3,790, so New Yorkers must earn $151,600, which is $91,140 above the median wage. Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025 Gift this felted cutie to your friend who recently made a move to the Big Apple for their first Christmas away from home. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025 But while the 33-year-old state assemblyman has garnered support from many voters in the Big Apple as families struggle with elevated housing costs and inflation, Mamdani’s biggest obstacle may be his stance on public safety. Chantelle Lee, Time, 16 Oct. 2025 The July 3, 2026 voyage will begin with an overnight stay in the Big Apple. Nathan Diller, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for the Big Apple

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“The Big Apple.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Big%20Apple. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.

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