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 what truly defines the Big Apple is its diverse international population that leaves a unique imprint on this bustling metropolis.
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Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 27 May 2025
Gone was the discord and rudeness that is often synonymous with the Big Apple.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 25 May 2025
Alexandre opened a Reza boutique on the Place Vendôme in 1984; then, his son moved the family business over to the Big Apple, with the current atelier perched on the Upper East Side.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 May 2025
During Fleet Week 2025 in New York City, active members of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard visited the Big Apple to connect with the public and spread awareness of how men and women in uniform protect the nation.
—Angelica Stabile , Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2025
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Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 27 May 2025
Gone was the discord and rudeness that is often synonymous with the Big Apple.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 25 May 2025
Alexandre opened a Reza boutique on the Place Vendôme in 1984; then, his son moved the family business over to the Big Apple, with the current atelier perched on the Upper East Side.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 May 2025
During Fleet Week 2025 in New York City, active members of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard visited the Big Apple to connect with the public and spread awareness of how men and women in uniform protect the nation.
—Angelica Stabile , Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2025
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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. 2025.
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