marquee

noun

Definition of marqueenext
as in pavilion

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Recent Examples of marquee Week 1 offers some marquee games that could allow some players to make an early impression in the MVP race. — Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 The November election is just over eight weeks away and one of the marquee races in Minnesota is the race for governor. — Esme Murphy, CBS News, 6 Sep. 2026 Cruz is the marquee test case — Variety war-gamed this exact scenario when the rule changed. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026 Sean Penn and Ann Lee’s Community Organized Relief Effort will mount a marquee fundraiser in Los Angeles by shining a light on Foreigner at its Afterglow benefit. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for marquee
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marquee
  1. pavilion
  2. dome
  3. tent
  4. roof
  5. canopy
  6. ceiling
  7. awning
Noun
  • When one of the players noticed the new AED at the pavilion, Belantio set up the training session.
    — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
  • One week later, it was confirmed that the Biennale had reinstated the pavilion as the Taiwan Pavilion, the designation the Chinese delegation is now protesting.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of pavilion
Noun
  • Signs point towards the heat dome holding fairly steady across the Plains through the next two weeks before temperatures trend back towards average.
    — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Many of the 76 rooms and suites include private terraces overlooking Gran Via with the upper floor rooms facing the ornate gold dome of the Metropolis, one of Madrid’s most famous buildings.
    — Eddi Fiegel, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of dome
Noun
  • The Seahawks' quarterback just limped to the blue tent where medical personnel can privately evaluate players' injuries.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 10 Sep. 2026
  • There is also a drone for aerial shots, controlled from a little tent on the roof of a synagogue just behind the Mound Stand on the other side of St John’s Wood Road.
    — Nick Miller, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of tent
Noun
  • On Sunday, a severe thunderstorm swept through the Kansas City area, leaving thousands of residents without power, ripping the roof off of one building, and canceling a portion of the annual SantaCaliGon Days festival in Independence.
    — Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2026
  • There are plenty of quiet ways to lose a job over migraine, and a safety cost too if a worker stays on the roof or the machinery impaired.
    — Brian T. Bailey, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of roof
Noun
  • The state unveiled designs for a new bridge in 2022, and now is working on construction, canopy installation and architectural work.
    — Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Aerial footage showed several LASD deputies and LACoFD firefighters on the beach near a large canopy that was covering the man's body.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of canopy
Noun
  • The portion of the ceiling fell in the grand foyer, which will remain closed through the weekend until repairs can be made.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Kristian Kerr, head of macro strategy for LPL Financial, pointed to the spread between French and German 10-year yields as a key indicator, with 90 basis points historically serving as a ceiling during times of fiscal stress.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of ceiling
Noun
  • When not giving water, Radha squatted under the awning of the vegetable-oil store next to the liquor shop.
    — Akhil Sharma, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The panels store within the roof rails when driving but expand at camp to deliver up to 600 watts of charging while doubling as an awning, saving space and weight as compared to separate awning and charging systems.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of awning

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“Marquee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marquee. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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