the big city
noun phrase
—used to refer to a particular city without naming it
I grew up on a farm, so my move to the big city was a big change.
life in the big city
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Located near the state fair grounds in a largely uninhabited area just outside of Downtown, Far Out feels shielded from the chaos of the big city.
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Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
Over the years, various actors, musicians and creators have opened up about their decision to leave the hustle and bustle of the big city to move their families to smaller towns.
—Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Released in 2006, the first The Devil Wears Prada was a rags-to-riches story of a young woman (Hathaway) who headed for the big city to be a serious journalist, only to become the assistant of a ruthless and legendary editor (Streep).
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2026
Holley created the dominant narrative on this bright day in the big city, however.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
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Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
Over the years, various actors, musicians and creators have opened up about their decision to leave the hustle and bustle of the big city to move their families to smaller towns.
—Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Released in 2006, the first The Devil Wears Prada was a rags-to-riches story of a young woman (Hathaway) who headed for the big city to be a serious journalist, only to become the assistant of a ruthless and legendary editor (Streep).
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2026
Holley created the dominant narrative on this bright day in the big city, however.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
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“The big city.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20big%20city. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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