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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Perhaps somewhat surprisingly, the whole country seemed to be celebrating when, after 53 years, the New York Knicks finally brought the NBA Championship trophy home to the Big Apple.
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Sarah Scott,
Parents,
19 June 2026
By Alexandra Di Palma Parties The Cherries Take Over the Big Apple!
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Vogue,
19 June 2026
All types of law enforcement and security were present on the streets of New York City on Thursday, as the New York Knicks’ NBA Finals victory parade sent the Big Apple into a frenzy of celebration.
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Scott Thompson Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Sarah Pidgeon and Joe Alwyn are all smiles during a cozy night out in the Big Apple on June 13.
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Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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Sarah Scott,
Parents,
19 June 2026
By Alexandra Di Palma Parties The Cherries Take Over the Big Apple!
—
Vogue,
19 June 2026
All types of law enforcement and security were present on the streets of New York City on Thursday, as the New York Knicks’ NBA Finals victory parade sent the Big Apple into a frenzy of celebration.
—
Scott Thompson Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Sarah Pidgeon and Joe Alwyn are all smiles during a cozy night out in the Big Apple on June 13.
—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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“The Big Apple.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Big%20Apple. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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