the big day

noun phrase

: the day that something important happens
Tomorrow is the big day.
also : the day someone is to be married
So, when's the big day?

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This past January, Collins celebrated her daughter’s first birthday and shared a touching tribute via Instagram on the big day. Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026 The Righteous Gemstones star also indicated that there were numerous opportunities to be surprised because guests knew so little about the ceremony as the big day arrived. Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 11 July 2026 This all comes after fans have also criticized Tori Evans, one of Swift’s dancers, who posted an Instagram video of her and her husband’s outfits for the big day. Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 7 July 2026 Make Move-In Day Easy Strip It Down Save time (and minimize trash) on the big day by taking as many things as possible out of their packaging beforehand—from the mattress cover to the extension cords. Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for the big day

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“The big day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20big%20day. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

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